Logitech MX Vertical Feet Replacement

Written By: Carsten Frauenheim
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Logitech MX Vertical Feet Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide remove and replace worn out mouse feet (also called skates or pads) on the bottom of a Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse.

If thoroughly heated, the mouse feet can be cleanly removed, but you may need replacement feet if one rips or some of its adhesive is left behind.

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    • Before you begin, flip the mouse's power switch into the OFF position.

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    • The mouse's unique shape prevents it from laying flat. If you need to, lay it button-side down onto a soft towel to prevent wobble.

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    • 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 feet on the mouse's underside for about two minutes.

    • Alternatively, a hair dryer or a heat gun may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the mouse.

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    • Insert one arm of a pair of sharp tweezers underneath the end of one foot.

    • Grip the foot and begin to peel it away from the bottom of the mouse.

    • Peel slowly, making sure the foot and its adhesive are removed in one piece.

    • The foot should come away from the mouse without the need for much force. If it feels stuck, apply more heat and try again.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel the foot away from the mouse to completely remove it.

    • Place the foot adhesive-side up on a clean surface.

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    • Insert a tweezer arm underneath the end of the second foot.

    • Peel the foot away from the mouse to completely remove it.

    • The foot should come away from the mouse without much force. If it feels stuck, apply more heat and try again.

    • Place the foot adhesive-side up on a clean surface.

    • During reassembly, remove any leftover adhesive before installing new feet.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

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Author

Carsten Frauenheim

Member since: 10/03/20

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4 comments

Do you have to heat it to re-apply the feet?

Jimmy -

Beste,

Weet je toevallig, waar ik de nieuwe voetjes van Logitech MX Vertical kan kopen?

Groeten,

peter smith

peter -

where can you get new slide tape or feet?

Jerry -

Aliexpress has it (look for MX Vertical glide)

or in this tutorial has a link to corepad.de website that sell them:

Logitech MX Vertical Left and Right Mouse Button Microswitch Replacement

it should have been added to this tutorial as well.

tridy -