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Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement

Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement

einself

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Last updated on December 9, 2024

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Introduction

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This guide details the steps involved in replacing the switches for both your left and right mouse buttons with new ones. This might be necessary if your current switches are damaged or if you prefer a quieter option.

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  1. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove skates: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • First off, remove the magnetic cover and remove the 3 stock skates. You can reuse them if you pull them off carefully. Logitech skates consist of the actual Teflon skates and a second layer of foamy adhesive. Make sure you pull off both still attached to each other.

  2. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 4 screws.

  3. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Open cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Start at the back and just clip the whole cover open. Don't be afraid to use a little force. Either use a clipping tool, or just use 3 fingers and your fingernails to grab into the gap and pull it off.

  4. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Detach cables: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Detach both flat cables and the battery connector.

  5. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove screws: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these 8 screws.

  6. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Next remove this screw (it's hidden deep, you will need a thin screwdriver to reach it)

    • And this one, This will allow you to remove the top LED cover.

  7. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove LED cover: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the LED cover and remove this screw to remove the LED cup.

  8. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove screws: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these 4 screws which attach the 2 main buttons to the rest of the module. The right mouse button will fall out, while the left one will stay in place, just put the right one aside for now, you can leave the left one hanging loose. After removing these 4 screws, just pull out the whole internal module.

  9. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove buttons: step 9, image 1 of 3 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove buttons: step 9, image 2 of 3 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove buttons: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Remove these 2 screws and remove the 2 top button pieces.

  10. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Pull out this plastic bolt which holds the scroll wheel module in place. I suggest you use something sharp to push at the bolt from the one end and pull it with your fingernails from the other side at the same time. It will require some force. After it's out, you can simply lift the whole scroll wheel module off the PCB.

    • When lifting the scroll wheel module, make sure you do not lose the 2 springs!

  11. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove screws: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these 2 screws and remove the scroll wheel holder.

  12. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Remove screws: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these 5 screws.

  13. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Solder off switches: step 13, image 1 of 3 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Solder off switches: step 13, image 2 of 3 Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Solder off switches: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Solder off the Omrons and replace them with switches of your choice.

  14. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Switches Replacement, Put everything back together: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Put everything back together.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Thanks for the guide, i used some isopropanol to clean the switches instead of chaning them as i had a problem with the right one and now it works flawless.

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