Logitech G502 Hero Switch Replacement Tutorial | TechFix and Chill #2
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- TechFix and Chill #2: Is your Logitech G502 Hero mouse double clicking and you just can't make it stop? Me too. In this video I pull apart my mouse and completely replace the switches.
Whether you're following along with your own mouse, or just want some relaxing background noise, this video is worth the watch.
Switches i bought:
www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08ZN1N1...
Reddit Guide:
/ g502_switch_replacemen...
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Switch Choice
01:02 - Disassembly
05:44 - Soldering
08:47 - Reassembly
10:29 - Conclusion - Věda a technologie
Thank you very much for this great tutorial. My mouse doubliclick problem is fixed using a soldering iron for the very first time. Without you video I would have bought a new mouse.
Rodico, or Teachers Tack works wonders for that as well, and it is a low to no residue putty for holding things in place. side note, i hate those flux pens for desoldering work, much prefer a cheap gel flux (20g needle on the end for fine control and less waste)
I used to replace the switches in my mice. Got bored and tired of it. Bought one with optical switches. It fixed my problems with double clicking.
God damn it. I had a logitech mouse that started losing its left click stability. I pulled it apart in Feb 2020 and with a fair bit of annoyance, managed to bend the spring back and get it back together. It fixed the issue for less than a year. With the trouble I had with getting the spring back, I decided to just buy a new mouse in March 2021. Its now only just over 3 years since I got my new mouse for $99AUD (a 502 hero) and the same thing is already happening. I do like the idea of repairing 2% of the components instead of throwing out 100% of them in a wasteful manner. But 2 switches are about 10% of the cost of replacement for a new mouse + plus extra pads. But more importantly for me, I know this will cost me a several hours of my precious free time, cause me plenty of frustration and I may even break something in the process.
Buying a new mouse is so much easier. I can't believe 3-4 years is all I get out of logitech mouse and keyboards these days.
BTW, to quickly desolder multiple pins at once you can use some thick copper wire and bridge them first.
Desoldering needles are a cheap way to desolder though hole components, though I'll normally just do the same as you despite having both desoldering needles and a desoldering gun.
I don't know about plumber's putty, but blutack does a passable job.
I watched your KiCad plug in video and saw this one. Been through the mouse button issue a few times. Last time I used Kailh Red GM 4.0 switches as a replacement, probably from the same discussions you read, and they have worked great.
PS: Thanks for the plug in video, I'll be trying a few of those.
Thanks for the feedback! How do you feel using the Kailh red switches?
@@TerminalCuriosityEE So far I've not had to replace them and its been awhile.
Awesome video. Super detailed and I feel like if I had these tools already I would attempt this repair.... But for now a solder iron and these switches are going to bring me over the cost of a new one from Amazon....
It's a tough call sometimes. Unfortunately, sometimes it is just better to buy a new one
Take an old toothbrush, 70% alcohol or something similar containing alcohol and thoroughly clean all the contacts on the boards, switches, buttons, solder points, wheel and so on. This really helps and physically replacing parts is the last thing you need to do.
If you are doing this kind of repair more often and have a soldering gun at hand, there is easy and fast method to desolder mouse switches. Watch this - czcams.com/video/kPfwK-DSiC8/video.html
Pads are reusable: just use double-sided tape, it costs a pretty penny
i use rubber cement went reapplying skates