Steelseries Rival 3 Scroll Wheel Replacement

Введение

Many gamers encounter issues with their computer components, in this case the scroll wheel of the Steelseries Rival 3 mouse.

Malfunctions in scroll wheels can happen from the scroll wheel losing its traction and rough play which can cause parts to detach internally or break.

To get started, you can purchase an extra scroll wheel from popular platforms such as;

In the event of mouse damage, understanding how to dissect and fix the mouse yourself can save you from hefty repair fees and unnecessary replacement costs. While gaming mice can range from $40 to $200, a simple scroll wheel repair requires just a small investment.

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Шаг 1 Scroll Wheel

Steelseries Rival 3 Scroll Wheel Replacement, Scroll Wheel: шаг 1, изображение 1 из 1

Disconnect the mouse from your laptop/personal computer.

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Шаг 2

Remove the three mouse skates with a prying tool.
Your prying tool may slip when removing the skates so proceed with caution.
If new skates are needed, purchase them at SteelSeries Rival 3 Mouse Skates.

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Шаг 3

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four screws from the base of the mouse and remove the casing.

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Шаг 4

Remove the wire that is connected to the circuit board of the mouse as shown in the image.
The wire and the socket can be damaged if not handled with care.

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Шаг 5

Carefully take off the circuit board and lay it on the surface being used.
Be careful when doing so to prevent the wire connected to the base of the mouse from breaking.

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Шаг 6

Remove the four black screws along the circuit board using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Шаг 7

Remove the scroll wheel by taking it out of its socket.
The socket is the silver tower that allows the mouse to turn while keeping the scroll wheel stiff.

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Шаг 8

Insert your new scroll wheel into the tower where the scroll wheel was originally.
Ensure not to apply excessive force during the process.
Before you put the mouse back together, make sure the scroll wheel turns smoothly in order for the mouse to work.