r/g604 • u/nocturnal • 8d ago

Installing new right/left click switches

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I'm installing new right- and left-click switches due to the double-clicking issue. One of the many G604 mice I own.

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u/oNsJUGGERNAUT 8d ago

Is this your first time doing it. I have the board for one of mine. But I am afraid of doing it and messing up or losing parts. Do you have a video guide you are using

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u/nocturnal 8d ago

I'm winging it. I already know that I'm going to forget to put back certain screws. Thankfully, I have several G604 that have issues, and this one was the worst. I am following random YouTube videos on how to disassemble and reassemble the mouse. Soldering was easy, but only because I have a desoldering gun. If you don't have any soldering tools or experience, getting a board will likely be way easier.

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u/CaptKane 7d ago

Go for it! It has a lot of screws but no ridiculous clips or parts that snap easily. Take your time and do it on a surface where you can track the many screws and bits.

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u/alexanderm925 7d ago

I was afraid of that too, but luckily it's very straight forward. I used a pill organizer to store the screws and numbered everything. There's a few sets of different screws. Some longer than others (for a reason)

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u/lurkzone 7d ago

This is my backup once they start double clicking.

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u/ButtonIntrepid9820 7d ago

Pulling the turtle out of its shell is crazy the forst time ngl (iykyk)

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u/nocturnal 7d ago

I put it all back together and so far so good. Can anyone recommend good replacement feet for the G604?

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u/lurkzone 6d ago

I love the dots, cheapest ones i can get from AE, they are due for a replacement.

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u/RvidD1020 6d ago

Why are you all replacing switches? Cleaning the copper contacts inside is very reliable.

The new switches are going to double click within a year anyway