How do YOU fix a mouse switch?

[xtrafrood]

Seriously, how do you fix them? I spent the last 30mins cursing my clumsy fingers, and little pieces of metal were flying everywhere. I'm a mess lol, but the two Omron switches are like new now. I fixed mine by straightening out the metal that makes the clicky noise. Next time I'll either pay for new switches or buy a new mouse!  )

Edit - Whoa, I posted this in the wrong section

[Olumin]

Seriously, how do you fix them? I spent the last 30mins cursing my clumsy fingers, and little pieces of metal were flying everywhere. I'm a mess lol, but the two Omron switches are like new now. I fixed mine by straightening out the metal that makes the clicky noise. Next time I'll either pay for new switches or buy a new mouse!  )

Edit - Whoa, I posted this in the wrong section

I once fixed a RAT 7 mouse, one clicker was broken so I used a spare one from a old mouse I don't use any more and replaced it. It was more then fiddly, and took ages. These RAT mouses are of terrible quality, especially the metal which corrodes in a matter of a few months, therefore is was a pain to get the screws out and disassemble the thing. 

[xtrafrood]

Seriously, how do you fix them? I spent the last 30mins cursing my clumsy fingers, and little pieces of metal were flying everywhere. I'm a mess lol, but the two Omron switches are like new now. I fixed mine by straightening out the metal that makes the clicky noise. Next time I'll either pay for new switches or buy a new mouse!  )

Edit - Whoa, I posted this in the wrong section

I once fixed a RAT 7 mouse, one clicker was broken so I used a spare one from a old mouse I don't use any more and replaced it. It was more then fiddly, and took ages. These RAT mouses are of terrible quality, especially the metal which corrodes in a matter of a few months, therefore is was a pain to get the screws out and disassemble the thing. 

I've read a few things about the Rat mice. Mostly about unfavorable build quality, I think it would be cool to see a bunch of mice with the same kind of length/width adjustments though. I've had my Logitech Marble Trackman for a few years now, not the best trackball but I like it enough to open up the switches. Next time I'll do what you did haha

[Parak]

I order new ones, desolder the old ones, and solder in the new ones

Got new omron switches on the cheap from ebay at $1 per a while back, and misread the spec sheet that they were lighter than usual... now my mouse buttons are extra trigger happy

[fohat.digs]

You can get old high-quality ball mice at the 2nd-hand store for $1 and harvest good switches from them.

[tp4tissue]

you need at least 1 tweezer.

[xtrafrood]

you need at least 1 tweezer.

The metal on the first switch flew off and thankfully landed on the desk. I used tweezers on the second switch haha. I should have worn some gloves though. I didn't take into account all of the oils I might leave behind

[Leslieann]

Seriously, how do you fix them? I spent the last 30mins cursing my clumsy fingers, and little pieces of metal were flying everywhere. I'm a mess lol, but the two Omron switches are like new now. I fixed mine by straightening out the metal that makes the clicky noise. Next time I'll either pay for new switches or buy a new mouse!  )

You just delayed the inevitable.
The spring bent because it weakened, when you bent it back, yes, it straightened, but you also weakened it more.

Get some new switches on order quick before they die again. If you can get the Japanese made Omrons instead of Chinese, do that, they last longer.

[xtrafrood]

Seriously, how do you fix them? I spent the last 30mins cursing my clumsy fingers, and little pieces of metal were flying everywhere. I'm a mess lol, but the two Omron switches are like new now. I fixed mine by straightening out the metal that makes the clicky noise. Next time I'll either pay for new switches or buy a new mouse!  )

You just delayed the inevitable.
The spring bent because it weakened, when you bent it back, yes, it straightened, but you also weakened it more.

Get some new switches on order quick before they die again. If you can get the Japanese made Omrons instead of Chinese, do that, they last longer.

Luckily my logitech trackball has become my backup mouse. Thank you, I had a feeling that bending a little piece of metal was not going to resolve the issue. I have another cheapo wireless mouse that has life in it still that I could use if the trackball fails.

I've read that the Ducky Secret mouse has Japanese Omron switches. Perhaps I could give that mouse some thought

[Leslieann]

Seriously, how do you fix them? I spent the last 30mins cursing my clumsy fingers, and little pieces of metal were flying everywhere. I'm a mess lol, but the two Omron switches are like new now. I fixed mine by straightening out the metal that makes the clicky noise. Next time I'll either pay for new switches or buy a new mouse!  )

You just delayed the inevitable.
The spring bent because it weakened, when you bent it back, yes, it straightened, but you also weakened it more.

Get some new switches on order quick before they die again. If you can get the Japanese made Omrons instead of Chinese, do that, they last longer.

Luckily my logitech trackball has become my backup mouse. Thank you, I had a feeling that bending a little piece of metal was not going to resolve the issue. I have another cheapo wireless mouse that has life in it still that I could use if the trackball fails.

I've read that the Ducky Secret mouse has Japanese Omron switches. Perhaps I could give that mouse some thought

Probably wasn't what you wanted to hear, but at least now you know.

Some mice are easier to change than others, the construction of the Logitech G700 series makes it quite difficult.

[tp4tissue]

Some mice are easier to change than others, the construction of the Logitech G700 series makes it quite difficult.

Solder Newb....

[Leslieann]

Some mice are easier to change than others, the construction of the Logitech G700 series makes it quite difficult.

Solder Newb....

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It certainly made feel like one.

14 hard pins connect the upper deck to the lower deck, all with ROHS solder, they're very close together, so not only is it hard to get a sucker on there good, but even if you do, the other pins suck the heat out almost as soon as you put it in. I've tried three different solder suckers (one with a built in heater) and have yet to separate them without doing damage. I killed one mouse and I'm trying to be more careful and get it right on the second.

I think I found a way though, cut the pins, and replace them with wires.

[tp4tissue]

I think I saw a russian video where the guy used the Chipquik...  Kinda cheating, but i mean,, it works... so.. hahahahaha...

Russians got the best soldering skills on youtube.

[TheProfosist]

This is how you fix your mouse switch http://goo.gl/uIeQKg or you know just replace the switch.