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A common complaint with modern Logitech mice is the switches used in the main mouse buttons: when attempting to single click, or drag, you may be experiencing unintentional double-clicking issues, dropping items while dragging, or not registering clicks. I’ve gone through at least six different mice (G500, G700s, G903 Lightspeed) in the past few years; the hardware usually lasts about a year before failing. In this article, I will show how to replace broken switches with high-quality replacements to fix the infamous Logitech double click.
Background
Logitech mice used to be synonymous with high quality. Their mice were well-engineered, used high-quality components, and had good software. The first mouse I owned of theirs was the MX510, and I’ve used no other brand since. Unfortunately, over the past few years, they are compromising quality by using cheaper parts. Common complaints are double-clicking, dropping items while dragging them, or not registering clicks. Over time, the problem gets worse until the mouse is effectively unusable. The failure is due to the primary Omron switches and it does not matter if this is a wired mouse or a wireless mouse. After a number of cycles, the actuation spring loses tension and does not make good contact. Due to this root cause, the issue typically first presents itself on the left mouse button as it is the main button used to click items.
While the switches are still made by Omron, there are quality differences between switches made in China and Japan. Your choice is to buy new mice or return the broken ones. I’d much rather fix the problem than spend another $60-$100.
There are many guides online showing how to fix switches without replacing them. It requires disassembling the mouse and Omron switches, then bending a tiny piece of metal, the copper spring. This will temporarily fix the problem, but the problem eventually returns. I also find working with a small piece of metal more difficult than replacing it.
Other sites suggest software fixes, such as reducing your double-clicking speed in the control panel or mouse settings. This is simply a band-aid fix and does not address the root cause. As the issue worsens, software fixes will no longer compensate. Unfortunately, this isn’t a quick mouse drivers, download, or slider fix.
Here is the switch compared to a penny for scale.
With my collection of broken mice, I will show you how to replace switches in the G500, G700s, G903 Lightspeed, and M510. Don’t fret if you don’t have one of these; the steps are likely similar and the switches are almost certainly the same.
Disclaimer
If your mouse is still under warranty, contact Logitech to get a replacement. I shouldn’t need to say this, but opening the mouse and changing the switches will void your warranty. If you break the mouse while attempting to fix it, Logitech will not (and should not) send a replacement. Remember, there is a chance you damage the mouse beyond repair. While writing this article, I broke one of my G500 mice.
While I find replacing these switches easy, and possibly even fun, you may not. Replacing switches will require you to disassemble the mouse – which has many small parts – and solder in new switches. If you have little to no experience soldering and do not feel confident replacing these switches, I recommend learning and practicing on something less valuable. These guides will be as complete and detailed as I can make them, but I may miss something. You are responsible for making modifications to the mouse, so be careful. We can help you if you get stuck or have a question, so feel free to comment below. Please read all the instructions for your mouse before starting.
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