A computer mouse is a manipulator that allows the user to control the cursor on the screen. This device is quite reliable and with careful use and proper care can last for many years. Very often, the mouse stops working due to a mere trifle and here the owner himself chooses what to do next: throw away the old manipulator and acquire a new one or try to find out the cause of the breakdown and repair his assistant. Here the question arises, how to disassemble the mouse in order to get to its internal mechanism.
There are some of the most common types of mice that can be repaired. This can be a rubbing of the wire when exiting the case, if the mouse is wired, the button is stuck, usually the left one, because it is used more often, or the wheel works poorly. These are the breakdowns that can be fixed and prolong the life of your assistant.
Although the manipulator’s device seems to be simple, there are often problems with how to disassemble the mouse. Depending on the model, it is fastened with one or two screws. In some devices, the screw is in plain sight, but most manufacturers hide the fasteners under stickers or thrust bearings for a more aesthetic look. Therefore, in order to detect the screw, you need to carefully examine the sticker for the presence of deflections in the shape of a circle, if they are, then you need to peel it off, if they are not there, then you need to look under the glides. The latter should be removed carefully, then put back into place, otherwise the mouse will not slide well on the mat.
Having unscrewed all the screws, it is necessary to disconnect the manipulator body into halves and remove the upper part. How to disassemble the mouse further, in most cases there are no questions, since the
printed circuit board is usually not fixed by anything, but in some models it can be screwed with small screws, so you need to be careful. If the board cannot be removed, then unscrew all available fasteners.
The mouse can also be mounted on latches, to determine them, you need to walk along the junction of the halves with a screwdriver and open them. When disassembling the manipulator, it is important to remember exactly how the parts are located, so that you can assemble them back correctly. Do not touch the optical prism, as well as other elements of optics. If you still could not avoid touching, then dirty traces need to be wiped with a napkin with a special liquid for cleaning optical parts.
Many users have a question, how to disassemble the mouse, if it is wireless. First you need to turn off the laptop or computer. Wireless mice for laptops are disassembled in much the same way as wired ones. In the center of the manipulator there is a silver button, you need to press it, remove the cover and remove the AA batteries.
Use a jewelry screwdriver to unscrew all the fasteners. It is also necessary to get rid of the rubberized base located on the bottom cover. This can be done with a nail file. The mouse should be divided into two parts. At the bottom there is a board, scroll wheel and antenna. To remove the board, you need to unscrew the four bolts. After that, the mouse is completely ready for inspection and repair.