Electronic repair

[u/Charlesmagne92]

Does anyone have a recommendation for where to take PC peripherals to get repaired? I love my mouse, and I’d rather have it fixed than buy a new one.

[u/eats_by_gray]

I'm pretty sure I have a razer naga molten edition from that same time period. I'll check when I get home.

I also have a soldering iron and have plenty of experience fixing through hole components, so I could help

[u/Charlesmagne92 → u/eats_by_gray]

I’m considering going the fix it myself route. I don’t want to hold you hostage, but if you have advice I would love the help!

It should also be noted that I can provide beer and pleasant conversation if that’s your type of thing.

[u/eats_by_gray → u/Charlesmagne92]

Mines a 2010, if you take if the bottom sticker off there may be screws to take it apart. It looks snap fit together so it may be hard.

[u/extratoastedcheezeit]

What's wrong with it?

[u/Charlesmagne92 → u/extratoastedcheezeit]

The right click isn’t working properly. Really it’s the only issue I’ve noticed.

[u/extratoastedcheezeit → u/Charlesmagne92]

A mouse probably isn’t worth the cost to repair.
I’d look on YouTube to see if there’s a way to safely disassemble, clean, and put back together.

[u/sipsad → u/extratoastedcheezeit]

The Naga Epic uses standard 3-pin Omron mechanical microswitches and that is likely what has failed if the click has gone out. Sadly disassembling and cleaning won't do much here. The switches can be had for very cheap but in order to replace them you need a steady hand as well as microsoldering station.

[u/Baxiepie → u/sipsad]

The equipment to replace a 15 year old mouse is gonna be way more than a new mouse

[u/WarriusBirde]

Mouse switch repair/replacement is very much a thing but not something you’re going to find a shop doing, especially in this area. If you want it done, you’re gonna have to do it yourself. There are plenty of write ups and videos on the subject matter but it may or may not be worth the time/tool investment.

Failing that, you could go ask around MakerSpace Charlotte to see if anyone there might be willing to help out.

[u/sipsad → u/WarriusBirde]

The microsoldering station he would need to do this makes the repair not worth it cost wise. I second makerspace.

[u/sipsad]

What mouse?

[u/Charlesmagne92 → u/sipsad]

Razer naga epic. I’ve had it since 2012 I think?

[u/sipsad → u/Charlesmagne92]

Yeah believe this one is from around that time. Sadly, with it being such an old mouse and most electronics repair shops focusing on phones, laptops, and PCs, it might be difficult to find someone who does this job. In addition to this, you're likely going to get quoted something between 50-100 dollars which is crazy for a mouse of this age. Wouldn't be surprised if it's on the higher end of that range. You might have better luck buying the switches or battery for this mouse online (not sure what's broken) and trying to find a local hobbyist or enthusiast to do it for you.

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[u/Mywordispoontang101 → u/[deleted]]

Happens every day all over Reddit. Don't worry about it.

[u/Holly_Matchet]

Nobody is going to or probably can even fix that. Just get a new one.

[u/sipsad → u/Holly_Matchet]

Plenty of people can fix it and even some local electronics shops would, the problem is he's going to get ripped off to the point where it is time for him to just purchase a new mouse.

[u/net_403]

You should be able to replace it for what it'd cost to repair, if anyone was willing to, or not much more. I've never heard of people offering that service, sounds like a lot of tedious effort that you can't charge much for, and then you end up having to warranty it