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[-] Painfinity@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago

So basically you're saying that my beloved MX Vertical will 100% fail pretty soon? I freaking love this mouse, it's so comfortable and elegant and a joy to use :(

[-] Pirky@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago

It's possible. There's also a chance Logitech started using the right switches by the time you bought yours. Once you start getting the weird clicking behavior, that's a sign the switches are on their way out.
But if you're willing to put in the work, you can replace the switches yourself. iFixit has instructions on how to replace the switches. I followed that and I was able to successfully swap mine.

[-] Painfinity@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago

Good to know, I'll look out for those signs then, thanks a lot!

Praise iFixit. Soldering required does mean that I'll have to learn that first though. Do you have, by any chance, a recommendation for a sort of "intro to soldering" type of video/content that I can start with?

[-] Pirky@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Sadly, I don't. I pretty much looked online for a recommended temp for my soldering iron, picked a tip that seemed appropriate, and slowly desoldered it.
Pro tips: get a tool to hold the circuit board for you. I didn't have one when I did it and it was a pain the ass. And actually dangerous because you have your fingers working near a very hot piece of metal.
Also the switches are connected by 3 rather spaced solder points. You'll have to balance heating all the solder points to keep it soft, and then use a pair of tweezers to slowly wiggle the switch out.
Putting the new switch in is easier. Just need to make sure you orient it correctly and make sure it isn't misaligned. Or else it might not click right. Thankfully it's not hard to line up.

[-] Painfinity@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

Got it, thanks! Very specific advice, I feel a bit more secure now and I'll save this for when I have to replace the switches, that being hopefully never :P.

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