Zerodate T26 USB-C Port Replacement

Inleiding

If the charger for your T26 Zerodate mouse has not been working due to a damaged USB-C charging port, this guide can be used to help remove and replace the charging port so you can use your mouse to its full potential again. Follow this step-by-step guide with a plastic opening tool to pry the mouse open, a Phillips screwdriver to remove the plates, and a soldering iron to begin replacing the port. New USB-C ports can be ordered online.

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Stap 1 Scroll Wheel

Zerodate T26 USB-C Port Replacement, Scroll Wheel: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2

Zerodate T26 USB-C Port Replacement, Scroll Wheel: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2

Remove the top shell of the mouse by using the iFixit opening tool to carefully pry the top shell apart from the bottom plate.

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Stap 2

Remove the adhesive pads using precision tweezers or the iFixit opening tool.
Adhesive pads are located on the bottom of the mouse.

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Stap 3

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all four 10 mm screws.

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Stap 4

Carefully pull the middle shell apart from the bottom plate.
The circuit board should then be visible and attached to the bottom plate.

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Stap 5

Remove the scroll wheel by pushing it to the right and pulling up.

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Stap 6 USB-C Port

Zerodate T26 USB-C Port Replacement, USB-C Port: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3

Zerodate T26 USB-C Port Replacement, USB-C Port: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3

Zerodate T26 USB-C Port Replacement, USB-C Port: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

Take out the battery obstructing movement. This should now allow you to gently pull the circuit board up from the bottom of the mouse.
Please be very careful when pulling up the circuit board! Yanking it out could result in further damage to the mouse. Make sure you go slow and steady!

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Stap 7

De-solder the charging port at one end of the mouse, in order to carefully remove it for a replacement.
Please be sure to review safety guidelines and guided steps on soldering before attempting to remove any circuitry. In order to keep yourself safe and your mouse undamaged, please follow the guide found here to learn to properly solder.