Razer Basilisk V3 LED Replacement

Written By: Mary Quin
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Razer Basilisk V3 LED Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

8

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

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    • Locate each of the skates.

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    • Heat the skate using a heat gun or hair dryer.

    • Using the pointy end of the spudger pry away a corner of the skate.

    • If the adhesive does not pull away easily, heat the skate more.

    • Once the corner of the skate comes free use the flat end of the spudger to peel off the rest of the skate.

    • Repeat these steps for each of the skates.

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    • Remove two 4.8 mm screws that were hidden under the skates using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the single 4 mm screw beneath the thumb grip using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    • Heat the label gently with a heat gun or hair dryer.

    • Once the adhesive is loosened, use a spudger to peel off the label carefully, revealing two additional screws.

    • Remove the two 4.8 mm screws using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    • Carefully pry apart the mouse's top and bottom halves. Using the iFixit opening tool, start at one corner and work around the edge.

    • Be cautious of the clips that may break during this process.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the connector apart by moving side to side to avoid bending the pins.

    • When reassembling, be mindful that the connector only fits one way, as shown in the pictures.

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    • Use the flat end of the spudger to pop-out the scroll wheel assembly.

    • Make sure you are careful when removing the assembly since it is still connected to the device with a ribbon cable. If you pull too hard the cable could break.

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    • Pull up on the top half of the cable connector and pull the cable from the connector.

    • The connection pins on the wire face towards the scroll wheel assembly housing. When reassembling, make sure the connectors on the cable are facing the correct direction.

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    • Heat the soldering iron to middle high heat.

    • The soldering iron can burn when heated. Use caution when using. For more information on using a soldering iron, take a look at How to Solder and Desolder Connections

    • Inject a small amount of flux onto the LED solder connection you wish to replace.

    • Place the solder wick on top of the solder joint.

    • Press the soldering iron on top of the solder wick on top of the solder joint, and press until you see the solder come through the wick.

    • Once you see the solder through the wick (it should look silver and not copper colored) pull the wick off the solder joint and remove the soldering iron.

    • Repeat on the 3 other solder joints for the LED.

    • Remove the LED with tweezers.

Conclusion

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

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Mary Quin

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