Disassembling Mouse Buttons for Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700

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30 minutes

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Easy

Difficulty rating: Easy! Minimal disassembly, using only basic tools.

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Introduction

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This guide demonstrates how to disassemble the G700 mouse in order to reach the top mouse buttons for cleaning.

The mouse will be broken down into three main components: The circuit board, top housing, and middle housing.

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Step 1 Disassembling Mouse Buttons for Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700



• Unplug the USB cord from the top of the mouse.
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• Power off the mouse. The power switch is located on the bottom of the mouse above the battery.
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Step 3
• Remove the battery as illustrated in the images.
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Step 4
• Peel off the four sticker pads located on the bottom of the mouse. They will be on the top, bottom and sides.
• Stick these pads onto a clean, flat surface for safe keeping as you continue to disassemble the mouse.
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Step 5
• Locate and remove the five screws that were hidden under the sticker pads.
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Step 6
• Carefully pry off the top of the mouse. This will remove the housing from the circuit board.
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Step 7
• Gently detach the four wires from the holder of the housing.
• View: Underneath housing
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Step 8
• Remove the seven screws that hold the top housing, middle housing, and side keys together.
• If disassembling for cleaning purposes, you need only to remove the four screws near the bottom in order to remove the top cover alone.
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Step 9
• Press the side keys toward the bottom of the housing.
• This will detach the keys and wires from the housing.
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Step 10
• Gently pry the lock holding both mouse buttons.
• View: Underneath housing (still one piece)
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Step 11
• Gently pry away the upper part of the housing.
• View: Housing divided into two pieces: top and middle
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Step 12
• Unscrew the two screws holding the part that locks the function buttons.
• View: Underneath middle housing
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Step 13
• Slowly remove the plastic part you just unscrewed.
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Step 14
• Carefully pull each button towards you.
• Do not misplace the small springs attached to the buttons.
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Step 15
• Congratulations! You are now able to clean the mouse.
• Be careful when reinstalling the screws. Due to their small size, they strip the sockets easily if overtightened.
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