How to Open Your Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac

Escrito Por: Adam O'Camb

Dificultad

Moderate

Pasos

Tiempo Requerido

15 - 30 minutos

Introducción

Use this guide to open your Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac mouse.

Open your mouse to clean its internals, troubleshoot mechanical problems, or replace a part.

Flip the mouse's power switch into the OFF position, unplug any cables, and flip it over so the feet are facing up.
The unique shape of some mice can prevent them from laying flat. If you need to, lay your mouse on a soft towel to prevent wobble.
If you're planning to reuse your existing mouse feet, note that the adhesive needs to be thoroughly heated for them to be cleanly removed.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left foot for about two minutes.
Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer to soften the mouse feet adhesive.
When using a hair dryer, don't heat the feet for more than a couple seconds at a time—anything hotter than just warm to the touch risks melting or warping the plastic lower case.

Slide an opening pick under an edge of the left mouse foot.
Go slowly, and make sure the pick slides underneath both the foot and its adhesive pad. These layers separate easily.
If you plan on reusing your mouse feet, be careful not to crease them or separate them from their adhesive pads.
If the foot feels stuck, apply more heat before continuing.
Slide your pick under the foot to separate its adhesive until you can grab it with your fingers.
Peel up and remove the left mouse foot.

If the adhesive separated from the foot:
Slide the flat end of a spudger under an edge of the adhesive. If the adhesive seems stuck, you may need to heat the adhesive further.
Use a pair of tweezers or a spudger to remove any large chunks of leftover adhesive.
For installing new mouse feet or reusing your old ones:
Thoroughly clean the bottom of the mouse with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free of microfiber cloth. Allow the surface to dry completely.
Peel your new mouse feet away from their adhesive liners and press them firmly into place.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4.3 mm-long screws securing the lower half of the lower case.
Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the one 4.2 mm‑long screw securing the upper half of the lower case.

There are numerous clips around the case perimeter holding the two halves together. It's easiest to start at the back of the mouse.
Use one hand to grip the mouse's upper shell.
Use your other hand to grasp the lower case at the back seam.
Pull the two halves slightly apart, just until there's a gap along the back seam.
Move the hand on the lower case towards the middle of the mouse and continue pulling the two halves straight apart.
Don't try to fully separate the two halves just yet—a delicate cable connects the upper shell to the lower case.
As you reach the front of the mouse, you'll need to slide the base towards the front of the mouse so that the two halves don't get caught on each other.
Some clips can be particularly stubborn and may require some force to pull apart. Apply steady pressure to force the halves away from each other.

Be careful not to strain the cable connecting the upper shell to the lower case.
Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift up the black sliding lock on the interconnect cable socket.
Slide the cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
During reassembly, insert the cable into the socket with its blue tab facing out, then push down the sliding lock to secure the cable.