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EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement

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Time Required: 25 - 35 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement

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If your EVGA x17 gaming mouse sensor is unresponsive and not ale to track any movement, use this guide to replace the sensor.

The mouse sensor is composed of a CMOS sensor which records and tracks movement of the surface to indicate where the mouse moves. There may be alternative reasons to why the mouse sensor is unresponsive. Please visit EVGA x17 gaming mouse troubleshooting before reviewing this guide.

Before beginning, make sure to disconnect the mouse from any power source.

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips #00 Screwdriver
    4.9
  • Spudger
    4.9
    1. EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement, Optical Sensor Board: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the mouse skates to reveal 5 screws.

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    2. EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 5 screws that secure the bottom panel.

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    3. EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the weight chamber cover.

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    4. EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Slowly slide a spudger into and around the bottom of the panel, prying until a "popping" sound is heard.

      • You can also use an iFixit opening tool to pry open the bottom panel.

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    5. EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the 2 screws to gain access to the sensor board.

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    6. EVGA x17 Optical Sensor Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Pop the optical sensor out and replace it.

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Conclusion

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

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