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Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly

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  1. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Disconnect the mouse from your computer: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Disconnect the mouse from your computer: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • To avoid electronically damaging either your computer or your mouse, unplug the usb cable from its socket.

  2. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Disconnect the cable from the mouse: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Disconnect the cable from the mouse: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Disconnect the cable from the mouse: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The Rival 700 mouse is a non wireless mouse. The micro-USB cable end is an elbow socket, secured by a plastic clip.

    • To disconnect the cable from the mouse, firmly press the plastic clip using your thumb

  3. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Nameplate removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Nameplate removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The original nameplate is a soft rubber one that can be removed just by pulling it softly out of its socket.

    • WARNING: When reassembling, if you're using a custom nameplate that may not be as stretchable as the original one, insert it softly, and use a lime tool on the new part to avoid damaging the mouse socket.

  4. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Nameplate printing: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • You will be able to download the 3D files to design a custom nameplate on the Steelseries website. The link is also provided in the part description.

    • On this picture, the original "RIVAL" nameplate will be replaced with a new one on which i just had my Twitch ID printed.

    • Be creative, use colored plastic, put logos and drawings on your mouse.

  5. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Top cover removal: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Top cover removal: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Top cover removal: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use both your index and thumb to gently pry the top cover out from the mouse.

    • This part is a thin plastic one which needs a certain amount of strength to be removed. Be careful not to break it.

  6. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Top cover replacement: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Steelseries sells a set of two different covers to replace the original one, with a sweat-resistant one f.e.

    • Check the parts section for the purchase link.

    • On the left, you can see on the wide led slot that is used to color the Steelseries logo on your mouse.

  7. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Sensor screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Sensor screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Philips #0 screwdriver to remove the four screws that are keeping the mouse sensor assembly sealed.

  8. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Sensor removal: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert your thumb and index in the two mouse holes and gently pry the sensor assembly out from its socket.

  9. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly, Sensor socket: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The sensor assembly is linked to the mouse body with a 10-pin Steelseries custom connector.

  10. Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Disassembly: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Only four screws have to be removed to entirely re-design this gaming mouse, which is not that expensive regarding the high performance, features, and customizability.

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

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Vincent Monteil

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Is it possible to open it up so that you can see the mouse wheel? Mine needs some lubrication since it's making a squeaking sound as soon as I use the mouse wheel. Level of annoyance is over 9000!

andned - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Hi @andned,

Never gave it a try as long as mine doesn't need it. It is a pretty expensive mouse so I wouldn't like to damage it.

The purpose of this guide was to demonstrate how easy customizing the mouse is easy.

Give us your feedback if you managed to do it :)

Vincent Monteil -

I to have had squeeky mouse wheel sound with BOTH of my Steelseries 700 Rival. Its so annoying, otherwise a very solid mouse. Would love to find a way to open it more up without damaging it.

Richard - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

You didn’t disassemble anything.

Albert Einstein - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

I actually did :) my purpose was to demonstrate how easy it was to customise the mouse.

I think that you meant “this isn’t deep repair”. Indeed, it isn’t :)

Vincent Monteil -

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