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Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement

Introduction

If the scroll wheel on your Corsair Katar mouse is not working properly, this guide will demonstrate how to replace it.

What you need

  1. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement, Corsair Katar Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement, Corsair Katar Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug your mouse before starting.

    • Flip the mouse over so the bottom is facing up.

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  2. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three skates on the bottom of the mouse using the plastic opening tools.

    • Skates will be very sticky.

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  3. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the JIS 0 screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm screws on the bottom of the mouse.

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  5. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the bottom of the mouse from the upper shell.

    • Remove the shell slowly so as not to damage the white DPI cable inside the mouse.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to detach the white DPI sensor cable from its port.

    • Alternatively, you can use your hand to remove the DPI sensor cable by wiggling it out of the port.

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  6. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement, Scroll Wheel: step 5, image 1 of 2 Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement, Scroll Wheel: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the JIS 0 screwdriver to remove the two 5mm screws on the motherboard.

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  7. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the white cable jack away from the motherboard.

    • Lift the motherboard away from the bottom of the mouse.

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  8. Corsair Katar Scroll Wheel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Push the scroll wheel to the right side of the motherboard as shown, then pull it away from the board to remove.

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Conclusion

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

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