Razer DeathAdder Chroma Motherboard Replacement Guide

Written By: Nathan D. Kappler

Comments: 3

Razer DeathAdder Chroma Motherboard Replacement Guide

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

The Razer DeathAdder Chroma may experience critical issues related to the device’s motherboard. To resolve them, it might be necessary to fix components below the motherboard.

Tools

Step 1

Opening the mouse casing will void any warranty that exists for the mouse.
Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing up.

Step 2

Use the blunt end of the spudger to pry the adhesive rubber pads from the top left and right edges.

Step 3

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 6.7 mm screws.

Step 4

Use your fingers to identify the location of the screw under the bottom label.

Step 5

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove one 6.7 mm screw.
Clear the label away from around the screw for easier removal.

Step 6

Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing down.
Separate the top casing from the bottom base by pulling the top casing upwards.
Separating the casing too quickly could damage the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights.

Step 7

Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights by pulling upward.
Pulling too hard could damage the wire connections.

Step 8

Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the USB cable by pulling upward.

There are 2 tiny locking pins at the back you may need to spudge the connector casing a bit on each side to release these , I did.

John bayley - 15/05/20

Step 9

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove three 5.5 mm screws.

Step 10

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 11.5 mm screws on the side buttons.

Step 11

Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove one 5.0 mm screw.

Does anyone know what the circuitry this screw holds in place does, I completely missed this tiny screw and accidently snapped the 2 soldered components off named D2 & D3… But the mouse still works fine ?? however i do not use razer synapse anymore so i dont know if its 100% working

woolstarr - 07/12/20

Never mind it just came to my attention there is a set of LEDs in the mouse wheel which is what that tiny board is, soo …. RIP Mouse Wheel LEDs

woolstarr - 07/12/20