This happens just because of mouse
wear, but it doesn't necessarily mean you must buy a new one. All
you need to do is to regenerate or replace used/failed parts. In this
case the parts exposed to wear are: a micro-switch and the thing
which presses it (I don't know how to name it).
So with the switch we have everything
clear it has to be replaced for a new one. But we can't replace the
upper key-part right? It's integrated with a mouse housing and it's
impossible to buy it.
I use an electrical tape for the issue.
It acts as a layer between the switch and the upper (key) part. Its
role is simple to compensate key pressing-surface wear.
No you can have an idea how precise the
device is...
You will need a following stuff to proceed:
- soldering iron (and the other solder stuff).
- Screwdriver
- electrical tape (vinyl type)
- new micro-switch D2FC-F-7N (You may find them in other mouses, even the cheaper ones!).
Here are steps to do:
- Remove both front sliders with care. You may want to re-glue them after the repair.
- Unscrew and open the mouse.
- Unscrew the lamina.
- Unsolder micro-switch and solder the new one in its place.
- Place a small piece of a electrical tape on the front of the micro-switch. You may use additional glue for it to be sure that it will stay in its place. This is a crucial point. Do it with extra care.
- Re-screw everything in reverse order.
- Done!
After this simple repair my DeathAdder works like a harm!
