Side Buttons Board Removal

Written By: Spencer Day
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Side Buttons Board Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

17

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This guide demonstrates how to remove the side buttons board from the Logitech G502 Hero.

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    • Before starting your repair, unplug the mouse.

    • Throughout your repair, it may be helpful to lay your mouse on a soft cloth to stabilize it and prevent damage while you work.

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    • The feet are secured to the bottom of the mouse with adhesive. In order to cleanly remove them, the adhesive needs to be thoroughly heated.

    • Heat an iOpener and lay it on the mouse feet for one minute to heat the adhesive.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer on the Low heat setting to soften the adhesive.

    • If you're using a hair dryer, only heat the feet a few seconds at a time or you may warp the plastic shell.

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    • The feet have two layers—a rubberized one and an adhesive pad underneath.

    • If you're reusing the feet, be very careful not to separate the two layers or damage the feet.

    • Carefully slide the point of a spudger under the large foot near the front of the mouse, making sure it goes under both the foot and its adhesive pad.

    • The foot recesses have a small notch that makes it easier to slide your spudger under.

    • Gently slide the spudger farther under the foot and lift until you can grip the pad with your fingers.

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    • Peel up and remove the foot.

    • If the rubber layer separates from its adhesive pad, use the same process to remove the pad.

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    • To install a new foot:

    • If any of the feet got damaged during removal or separated from their adhesive pads, replace them.

    • Use a spudger to carefully scrape up and remove any remaining adhesive bits.

    • Use isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to thoroughly clean all adhesive residue from the foot recesses. Allow the surface to completely dry.

    • Remove the feet from their backing and firmly press them into place.

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    • Lift the weight door by its tab and remove it.

    • If you have weights in the compartment, remove them.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 5.5 mm‑long screws securing the bottom shell.

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    • Tight plastic clips secure the top and bottom shells. During the next few steps you should feel and hear "clicks" as the clips release.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top and bottom shells, near the back of the mouse.

    • Twist the spudger to unclip the shells.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the textured edge of the top and bottom shells, near the back of the mouse.

    • Slide the spudger towards the front of the mouse and intermittently twist, stopping near the screw hole.

    • Leave the spudger inserted for the next step.

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    • Push the spudger into the mouse and twist to unclip the shells.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top and bottom shells, near the back of the mouse.

    • Slide the spudger towards the thumb rest and push in to unclip the shells.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top and bottom shells, near the G8 and DPI shift (⊕) buttons at the front of the mouse.

    • Pry up with the spudger and push the shells apart to unclip them.

    • Unclipping this part of the mouse is tricky and may take a few tries. Be patient and don't pry too hard, or you may break one of the clips.

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    • At this point, the shells should be fully separated. If they're not, repeat the previous unclipping steps with your spudger.

    • Lift the top shell straight up and remove it, making sure the main mouse cable stays attached to the bottom shell.

    • During reassembly, put the top shell back in place and work your way around the perimeter firmly squeezing the shells together to reengage the clips.

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    • You don't need to remove the side buttons board to access the scroll wheel, but it makes it easier.

    • Gently lift the side buttons board straight up and out of its slot.

    • Don't try to fully remove the board yet, as it's still connected by a cable.

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    • Hold the button board out of the way so you can access its connector on the motherboard.

    • Use the point of a spudger to push up on alternating sides of the connector's plastic latch until it's in the unlocked position.

    • You should feel the latch pop up into the unlocked position. Don't push too far, or the latch may come completely off the connector.

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    • Gently pull the board straight up so the cable comes out of its socket.

    • The cable should come out easily. If you feel any resistance, push the latch up a little more and try again.

    • During reassembly:

    • Insert the cable into its socket so the blue tab is on the same side as the connector's latch.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to push the latch straight down into its locked position.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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