Razer DeathAdder Chroma Optical Sensor Replacement
Nathan D. Kappler and 2 other contributors
Last updated on May 17, 2017
Views: 7.6K
View statistics:
- Past 24 Hours:
- 4
- Past 7 Days:
- 16
- Past 30 Days:
- 126
- All Time:
- 7,558
Comments: 6
3 comments on steps, 3 guide comments.
Go to guide commentsCompleted: 5 6
5 people have marked this guide "completed." Will you be next?
6 people have marked this guide "completed." Including you — great job!
Favorites: 0 1
No one has favorited (and subscribed to) this guide. Will you be the first?
1 person has favorited (and subscribed to) this guide — and that's you!
Featured Student Guide
This guide has been the hard work of our awesome students and is found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff.
Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The optical sensor for the Razer DeathAdder Chroma is a crucial component for the device’s operation. A critical failure of the optical sensor will necessarily require a replacement.
What you need
Tools
-
Spudger4.9
-
-
-
Use the blunt end of the spudger to pry the adhesive rubber pads from the top left and right edges.
-
-
-
Use your fingers to identify the location of the screw under the bottom label.
-
-
-
Turn the mouse over so the bottom is facing down.
-
Separate the top casing from the bottom base by pulling the top casing upwards.
-
-
-
Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the LED lights by pulling upward.
-
-
-
-
Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the USB cable by pulling upward.
-
-
-
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove two 11.5 mm screws on the side buttons.
-
-
-
-
Disconnect the ribbon connector between the motherboard and the optical sensor.
-
-
-
Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Cancel: I did not complete this guide.
5 other people completed this guide.
Team
Baylor, Team S5-G2, Williams Spring 2017 Member of Baylor, Team S5-G2, Williams Spring 2017
BU-WILLIAMS-S17S5G2
3 Members
60 Guides authored
3 Guide Comments
Where do I get the part?
This is not a sensor, but a sensor backlight. Sensor on the underside of the main board
Didn't say what to do clean it or replace it again only remove the parts
