Introduction
If your mouse is intermittently disconnecting, randomly missing movements and inputs - you might have a broken or damaged mouse cable. The mouse cable carries data from the mouse to your computer. A damaged cable can result in missed mouse movements and inputs. Before starting this guide try a different connector (most likely USB) port on your computer, and inspect the connector for dirt and debris.
This guide shows an easy, step-by-step process on how to replace the mouse cable in a Glorious Model O- mouse.
The mouse should be physically unplugged from your computer prior to beginning your repair.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Turn the mouse over so that the feet are facing you.
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Remove the bottom two mouse feet using tweezers.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws that are under the mouse feet.
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Slide the base away from the top housing to avoid the front clips.
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Lift the top and place it down diagonal over the base, exposing the 5-pin connector.
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Use two fingers to grasp the top of the 5-pin connector under the edges and slowly lift the connector. If it is difficult, wiggle the plug slightly.
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Remove the cable from around the circuit board and from the hole on the front of the mouse.
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Insert the new cable's 5-pin connector plug (red) into the 5-pin connector socket (orange).
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Route the new cable through the slit in the circuit board.
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Route the new cable behind the pillars.
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Route the cable through the hole at the front of the mouse. Some cables have a fitted square plastic piece that positions the cable, some have thermoplastic which requires the user to position it themselves.
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Join the top and bottom housing together with the top around 1cm ahead of the bottom, then pull the top housing back as illustrated.
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Once the two sides of the shell are together apply pressure until at least one screw is securely fastening them together.
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