Difficulty
Easy
Steps
15
Time Required
6 minutes
Sections
3
- Outer Casing
- 7 steps
- Motherboard
- 6 steps
- USB Cable
- 2 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Outer Casing
- Opening the mouse casing will void any warranty that exists for the mouse.
- Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing up.
Opening the mouse casing will void any warranty that exists for the mouse.
Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing up.
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Step 2
- Use the blunt end of the spudger to pry the adhesive rubber pads from the top left and right edges.
Use the blunt end of the spudger to pry the adhesive rubber pads from the top left and right edges.
Step 3
- Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 6.7 mm screws.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 6.7 mm screws.
Step 4
- Use your fingers to identify the location of the screw under the bottom label.
Use your fingers to identify the location of the screw under the bottom label.
Step 5
- Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove one 6.7 mm screw.
- Clear the label away from around the screw for easier removal.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove one 6.7 mm screw.
Clear the label away from around the screw for easier removal.
Step 6
- Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing down.
- Separate the top casing from the bottom base by pulling the top casing upwards.
- Separating the casing too quickly could damage the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights.
Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing down.
Separate the top casing from the bottom base by pulling the top casing upwards.
Separating the casing too quickly could damage the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights.
Step 7
- Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights by pulling upward.
- Pulling too hard could damage the wire connections.
Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights by pulling upward.
Pulling too hard could damage the wire connections.
Step 8
Motherboard
- Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the USB cable by pulling upward.
Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the USB cable by pulling upward.
Step 9
- Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove three 5.5 mm screws.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove three 5.5 mm screws.
Step 10
- Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 11.5 mm screws on the side buttons.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 11.5 mm screws on the side buttons.
Step 11
- Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove one 5.0 mm screw.
Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove one 5.0 mm screw.
Step 12
- Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the optical sensor.
Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the optical sensor.
Step 13
- Remove the motherboard by grasping the sides and gently pulling upward.
Remove the motherboard by grasping the sides and gently pulling upward.
Step 14
USB Cable
- Locate the USB cable.
Locate the USB cable.
Step 15
- Remove the USB cable by pulling it up and out.
Remove the USB cable by pulling it up and out.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Pokefreeks - Mar 29, 2018
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Thank you! It realy worked. Btw: The cable for the Deathadder 2013 is working for the Chroma and Elite as well. I Just tried it :)
jesperkb - Sep 2, 2018
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Great and easy guide thanx alot, saved me a new mouse :)
Bubbles EXE - Dec 18, 2018
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Is there a reliable website where I can get a replacement cable with low delivery time?
Mourya Singham - Oct 6, 2019
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where can i get the cable from?