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[Husky]

My favorite mouse has begun double-clicking again, and rather than bend the springs back to remedy the problem, I'm looking for a more long-term solution. Would new springs be as effective as new switches? Does the engineering of these switches really vary that much? Hoping to get some helpful responses. I love you.

 

[INC]

Buy another identical mouse

 

[12Goblins]

what mouse u got

 

[Husky]

Buy another identical mouse

Forums are always the worst places to ask questions

what mouse u got

Logitech G700s.

 

[12Goblins]

sounds like you need to open to mouse and replace the switches. prolly just buy a better mouse as this will keep happening over time with that model

 

[Husky]

sounds like you need to open to mouse and replace the switches. prolly just buy a better mouse as this will keep happening over time with that model

I assumed it was because Logitech cheaped out on the switches (though I wasn't sure if that was because of low quality springs inside, or if switches really differ much in their engineering). Unfortunately I can't find any mice that suit my desires as much as this one. I occasionally check if there's an upgrade out there for me, but alas.

 

[BigBooper]

If bending the spring worked, I don't see how replacing the switch would. It doesn't sound like it's a defective switch.

That said, Logitech uses some poor quality switches sometimes, perhaps most notably in the M570 where getting a double click defect is only a matter of time.

Looks like it's pretty common with the G700 too. Maybe try blowing it out with compressed air. Looks like a lot of work to actually repair the switch.

 

[Husky]

If bending the spring worked, I don't see how replacing the switch would. It doesn't sound like it's a defective switch.

That said, Logitech uses some poor quality switches sometimes, perhaps most notably in the M570 where getting a double click defect is only a matter of time.

Looks like it's pretty common with the G700 too. Maybe try blowing it out with compressed air. Looks like a lot of work to actually repair the switch.

Yeah, most Logitech mice I've used developed the problem after a couple years. Warranty was always good to get a free replacement (I have three self-repaired G700s' lmao, and I think three Anywhere Mouse MX's around here as well), but now my favorite mouse isn't made anymore. Was able to get a free G703 with the last warranty though.
A friend also shared the sentiment that Logitech cheaps out on their switches.

It might actually be cheaper for me to buy an upgraded board for the mouse, rather than a soldering kit to install new switches. If new switches are gonna be more effective than new springs, then I might go that route.

 

[Melon Husk]

Logitech planned obsolescence.
1. Use switches that fail on average after the warranty period
2. Eat the cost of replacements still in warranty, few will ask for it anyway.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Logitech mice are notorious for the clicking mechanisms failing. Since they refuse to switch to optical switches like other companies, I refuse to buy another Logitech mouse.

I now have a Razer Viper Ultimate thanks to the sales yesterday.

 

[GymWolf]

New mouse?!

 

[Husky]

New mouse?!

weak

 

[Patrick S.]

Common fault with Chinese made Omron switches. You can buy Japanese ones on ebay for cheap. I fixed a Steelseries mouse I have by desoldering a switch out of an older Logitech (heh) I had in a drawer, and soldering it into the Steelseries. The suckiest part was peeling off the gliding pads of the mouse without breaking them (the screws are under the pads).

 

[Husky]

Common fault with Chinese made Omron switches. You can buy Japanese ones on ebay for cheap. I fixed a Steelseries mouse I have by desoldering a switch out of an older Logitech (heh) I had in a drawer, and soldering it into the Steelseries. The suckiest part was peeling off the gliding pads of the mouse without breaking them (the screws are under the pads).

Yeah, I had to file down a couple breaks in the pads on my mice. Luckily replacement pads are real cheap for this mouse, might stock up, keep these mice perpetually maintained. It looks like I'll be getting a soldering kit and a bunch of switches.