Logitech is just trying to make it more complicated for people who buy the mouse to repair if anything goes wrong, I currently have an g502 hero and I had a problem with the Chinese omron left click switch, they offered to send me another mouse but that won't solve the problem just a temporary solution until same happens to the new one, in the end I ordered Japanese omron switches and replaced them, I'm really happy now that I fixed it and I know that it most likely last longer now
@@friendsRfor773 I understand what you're saying but it's not a firmware or software issue, it is a phiysical issue within the mouse, you can't just update and expect a physical issue to disappear, the only way of doing it is by repairing the mouse
My G502X Plus started having double-clicking issues on the lower thumb button after 14mths of use. Really disappointed with this. Apparently I've heard that only the top left/right buttons are optical. The rest are crap. I'll be getting a replacement soon. However, when the warranty runs out, I believe I can solder out the switches with the Japanese ones?
Feels painful as an owner of G502 X Plus, but also interesting for knowing inside of my mouse. Logitech made this mouse really durable, but lighter even they added the size of the battery.
@@ThePhoenixdive Which button was double clicking? Mine is a year old and fortunately no problem other than the battery goes 100-90% real quick (in a minute) but then it lasts two weeks before needing a recharge.
Yeah... I have a feeling that most people won't bother disassembling these just to clean them... I really hope these mice don't collect a lot of dust and hair 😅
Hi Bob! Great video! I was wondering if you know if its possible to replace those new optical mechanical switches with kailh mute switches(2 pin) or any other switch on the market? I see that those switches have two smaller pins in addition to the two larger one and I have a feeling that any new switch wont work unless you have a switch that uses all four, is that true?
I know, too late It possible to use 2pin switches, other 2pins not functional and point of button same on 2pin / 4pin switches But idk what I can use to replace small side switches
Hello I have a question whether the main keys from 8:48 are the same as in the older version of G502 or are they different. In mine, I accidentally caught it and it broke in half on the left side. Maybe you have any idea where I can get these keys.
New feet are PTFE (with layer of harder plastic - that black layer), they are improved from the previous versions. That crap on the bottom is for structural support, since they saved more weight making the plastic thinner, it was worth it to make those supports. 5 minutes in and you lost any credibility.
hola!! dejo de funcionar el cursor en mi mouse! funciona todo pero no el cursor! ya hice todas las pruebas pero continua el inconveniente! sabes que pudo fallar? lo tengo hace 4 meses
You mentioned that the scrollwheel is the same as the G502 hyperspeed. is it possible to replace it with the metal scrollwheel and its compatible? I actually like the old G502 scrollwheel's inertia feel when scrolling than the new one. Thanks!!
Unless you need to change it for the "feel" and more grip on the scroll wheel, the new plastic one is better. The old metal scroll wheel was just too heavy for the plastic mechanism that is used to tilt left-right (If you use it a lot it will eventually break no mater how careful you are). So, better keep current updated plastic scroll wheel.
Up, I’m also looking for this mod as I really like the metal scroll wheel which gives more travel/inertia while scrolling when using in the work like scrolling through thousand of codes and daily web browsing.
@@jerome5969 I did mine, it's not 100% compatible as you will lose scroll wheel's downward click but you'll still have the side clicks. I don't use the downward click that much, so I find it ok. I like the feedback feel the metal scroll wheel has. Also, for anyone who just planning to do a tear down, I would be doubly careful with the RGB ribbon when disconnecting from the bottom plate. It looks like it's very easy to tear at the connector end part.
Maybe a weird question but what's the part number of the Main left and right mouse button switches? I've been trying to find them in other videos but no luck :(.
Looking at the complexity of these mice I think I got my wired 502X pretty cheaply at $74 in Europe 😂 Yes, I know the wired is a bit simpler. I was looking to see if I can make the left/right buttons a bit lighter.
Let's say that I want to make it more lightweight by removing the battery. Do you know if it would still work via usb cable? and before stating the obvious: "get the wired one", the wired one does not have RGB, nor is the cable easily replazable. Thanks in advance for your response.
Everything good friend? This is André from Brazil. I really like your channel and would like to ask your opinion. I purchased a G502x plus and it worked for 8 months, I activated the Logitech RMA and received another one that worked for 3 months, both in this case the button clicks stopped working. So, searching online I saw a post from a Reddit user saying that putting the Mouse in the fridge freezer for 5 minutes would work again... I did it and it worked on the 02 mice I have here G502xplus... However, it works for about 40 to 60 minutes and stop again. Could you say why this happens? Does it suggest a solution? Open and clean for example? Hugs!!!
You can put the g502x wheel in the your old g502 if you want. I just did the opposite(g502 hero wheel into the g502x) as I prefer the older wheel. I didnt move the whole wheel assembly into the other mouse, instead I just moved the old wheel(G502 hero) into the new wheel assembly(G502x). This worked for me, however I think you can actually just swap the whole wheel assembly without just replacing the wheel only.
@@ArcitecAudioI’m planning to do this but do you think it is easy to do the mod? I really like the metal scroll wheel from g502 hero and use it to g502x since I use it for work and productivity
I bought g502x but the scroll wheel material is somehow plastic and it is too light. When scrolling it is loud and no travel at all, when in freescroll mode I can’t feel that it is spinning. If I can’t replace that maybe I need to return it.
I got this mouse a couple of days ago and the gaps at the back of the top shell, that weird intersection where the RGB is in the + version (I have the wired version) feels so weird and uncomfortable in my palm. Does anyone have any idea on how to fill that gap or anything I can do? This mouse would be perfect for me if it weren't for that huge uncomfortable gap :/
Great video, thank you! Do I understand this correctly that finally the battery can be replaced fairly easily? I currently use the G502 Lightspeed and it's aging so time to replace the battery but I understand it's a mess to do it on the lightspeed. Therefore, I am considering buying the X Plus.
In the box for the plus, there are direct & clear instructions on how to take the battery out for recycling purposes, so yeah easy if you are comfortable taking things apart.
I think this is what it translates to "The G502x buttons are too hard, and the sound is super loud, and it is very tiring to use. How can I replace it with the Omron 50m?" The answer is you can't change the main omron opto mech switches currently as they are unique :-(
Hello! I wonder if you could confirm something for me. My scrollwheel feels really loose and rattly and some people say it's like that on all the mice and some say it's not. When I move my mouse wheel from left to right there is some travel in both directions before hitting the side scollwheel buttons. When I look down into the small cracks on the side of the scroll wheel it looks like the clear plastic thing holding the scroll wheel is not mounted correctly and kind of wobbles around but it's very hard to see. How is the plastic thing attached? Is it just pressed on? Do you have this mouse still? I have made a video to show what it's like for me: ruclips.net/video/atUdt5ZzrRQ/видео.html
Logitech mice are the worst mice. It's like they used an AI bot to design pcbs and mouse chasis... and then just let it run wild without any human intervention. You realize this when you try fixing them. Other mice would have simpler logical (yes the irony) designs. Logitech mice would have some 32 screws and 2 plastic parts just to get to the clickers.
@@imraneo That's unfortunate. You can do a warranty claim and they will ship you another one new, free of charge (if you're out of warranty then the only option you have is change / solder a new switch yourself)
@@Camacho557 Thanks. Yes, I've gotten approval from Logitech on an exchange. I'll make my way to the distributor this week to get it replaced. I will be looking into getting spare Japanese switches, as I reckon this issue will come back to hunt me. 10mths left for warranty.
wew, amazing work hard... but can you assembly this normally ??? LOL...of course, hehehehehe just kidding... thanks, now i know why this mouse so expensive...i dont anymore about overprice issue...its so healing feelfull, just hold in my brain "can you make same tiny part like this with same money"...LMFAO
Nice scroll wheel? :((( I almost ready to throw away this mouse because of that loud and clunky scrolling wheel. By the way, can you tell if it's compatible to G500 wheel? I've heard that the scrolling wheel of G500 is much smoother than 502. Also is it necessary to disassemble whole mouse to get to the scrolling wheel? thanks!!!!
Your teardowns help thousands of mouse enthusiast. Thank you.
But he didn't take apart the switch, what I really was looking for.
Yet still nobody has figured out how to make it silent
Logitech is just trying to make it more complicated for people who buy the mouse to repair if anything goes wrong, I currently have an g502 hero and I had a problem with the Chinese omron left click switch, they offered to send me another mouse but that won't solve the problem just a temporary solution until same happens to the new one, in the end I ordered Japanese omron switches and replaced them, I'm really happy now that I fixed it and I know that it most likely last longer now
yes but also do u update firmware of mouse? sometimes it fix the issue
@@friendsRfor773 I understand what you're saying but it's not a firmware or software issue, it is a phiysical issue within the mouse, you can't just update and expect a physical issue to disappear, the only way of doing it is by repairing the mouse
My G502X Plus started having double-clicking issues on the lower thumb button after 14mths of use. Really disappointed with this. Apparently I've heard that only the top left/right buttons are optical. The rest are crap.
I'll be getting a replacement soon. However, when the warranty runs out, I believe I can solder out the switches with the Japanese ones?
I had a stuck left main button and this video helped me open my mouse up and get it working again so thank you
is there any replacement for the main opto-mechanical switches?
Is there any replacement for bigger battery?
I wonder when Logitech will launch the same upgrade for the other models like g700x, g pro x or g900x
Feels painful as an owner of G502 X Plus, but also interesting for knowing inside of my mouse. Logitech made this mouse really durable, but lighter even they added the size of the battery.
Now you know what you are holding in your hand and how it’s works
I've had mine for four months and it's already double clicking. Logitech says they can't honor warranty because it's "out of stock".
@@ThePhoenixdive Which button was double clicking? Mine is a year old and fortunately no problem other than the battery goes 100-90% real quick (in a minute) but then it lasts two weeks before needing a recharge.
What's the optical switch model number?
@@ThePhoenixdive That's the logitech curse, better learn to solder and swap em out yourself
thanks to your video. with this video, i can replace side button switch safely
Thanks for this video! Lately, my criteria to buying a mouse is how easy it is to tear apart
Yeah... I have a feeling that most people won't bother disassembling these just to clean them... I really hope these mice don't collect a lot of dust and hair 😅
Hi Bob! Great video! I was wondering if you know if its possible to replace those new optical mechanical switches with kailh mute switches(2 pin) or any other switch on the market? I see that those switches have two smaller pins in addition to the two larger one and I have a feeling that any new switch wont work unless you have a switch that uses all four, is that true?
I know, too late
It possible to use 2pin switches, other 2pins not functional and point of button same on 2pin / 4pin switches
But idk what I can use to replace small side switches
Hey, what is that specific white dremel bit you use to drill / trim out shells?
Hello
I have a question whether the main keys from 8:48 are the same as in the older version of G502 or are they different. In mine, I accidentally caught it and it broke in half on the left side. Maybe you have any idea where I can get these keys.
New feet are PTFE (with layer of harder plastic - that black layer), they are improved from the previous versions. That crap on the bottom is for structural support, since they saved more weight making the plastic thinner, it was worth it to make those supports. 5 minutes in and you lost any credibility.
Can the switches be changed for others?
What size in kilobytes and where is located the internal memory that it has to save the profiles??
hola!! dejo de funcionar el cursor en mi mouse! funciona todo pero no el cursor! ya hice todas las pruebas pero continua el inconveniente! sabes que pudo fallar? lo tengo hace 4 meses
They used optical switch on left and right click but still cheap omron on macro buttons
Something needs to break in order to ensure you buy another mouse.
Exactly! And my lower thumb button suffers from double-clicking issue after 14mths of use. Disappointment!
What is the name of green tool that you used to open up the skates? I really need it..
It's called a spudger
Better teardown is impossible:]
You mentioned that the scrollwheel is the same as the G502 hyperspeed. is it possible to replace it with the metal scrollwheel and its compatible? I actually like the old G502 scrollwheel's inertia feel when scrolling than the new one. Thanks!!
Unless you need to change it for the "feel" and more grip on the scroll wheel, the new plastic one is better. The old metal scroll wheel was just too heavy for the plastic mechanism that is used to tilt left-right (If you use it a lot it will eventually break no mater how careful you are). So, better keep current updated plastic scroll wheel.
Ive been using my g502 lightspeed for 3 years with no problem on the springs, been trying to find out if I can put that in the g502x
Up, I’m also looking for this mod as I really like the metal scroll wheel which gives more travel/inertia while scrolling when using in the work like scrolling through thousand of codes and daily web browsing.
@@jerome5969 I did mine, it's not 100% compatible as you will lose scroll wheel's downward click but you'll still have the side clicks. I don't use the downward click that much, so I find it ok. I like the feedback feel the metal scroll wheel has. Also, for anyone who just planning to do a tear down, I would be doubly careful with the RGB ribbon when disconnecting from the bottom plate. It looks like it's very easy to tear at the connector end part.
Maybe a weird question but what's the part number of the Main left and right mouse button switches?
I've been trying to find them in other videos but no luck :(.
same here...
part number is d2fp-fh2, they are optomechanical switches so not replaceable with regular switches as far as I know
Looking at the complexity of these mice I think I got my wired 502X pretty cheaply at $74 in Europe 😂
Yes, I know the wired is a bit simpler. I was looking to see if I can make the left/right buttons a bit lighter.
Wow, Amazing video. Thanks you !
why to put a 500mzh baterry with the most eficient sensor on the market? well the rgb eats the batery so it actually lacks in battery
Let's say that I want to make it more lightweight by removing the battery. Do you know if it would still work via usb cable? and before stating the obvious: "get the wired one", the wired one does not have RGB, nor is the cable easily replazable.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Maybe I am late but my g502 x works via usb and without the receiver)
Everything good friend? This is André from Brazil. I really like your channel and would like to ask your opinion. I purchased a G502x plus and it worked for 8 months, I activated the Logitech RMA and received another one that worked for 3 months, both in this case the button clicks stopped working. So, searching online I saw a post from a Reddit user saying that putting the Mouse in the fridge freezer for 5 minutes would work again... I did it and it worked on the 02 mice I have here G502xplus... However, it works for about 40 to 60 minutes and stop again. Could you say why this happens? Does it suggest a solution? Open and clean for example? Hugs!!!
Hi can i use g502x wheel for my old g502 ?
You can put the g502x wheel in the your old g502 if you want. I just did the opposite(g502 hero wheel into the g502x) as I prefer the older wheel. I didnt move the whole wheel assembly into the other mouse, instead I just moved the old wheel(G502 hero) into the new wheel assembly(G502x). This worked for me, however I think you can actually just swap the whole wheel assembly without just replacing the wheel only.
@@ArcitecAudioI’m planning to do this but do you think it is easy to do the mod? I really like the metal scroll wheel from g502 hero and use it to g502x since I use it for work and productivity
Excellent Teardown and beautifully compiled Video!
Thank you very much!
Are all the switches optical or just the left and right click?
only two are, and it looks like still can be replace with mute switches, although the number of pins has changed from 3 to 6.
@@xxmrec if the other buttons are the same. Should still be three pin. Didn't know optical need siz though??
@@CloudAnthem Mute switch only 2 pins, i think it compatible with both 3 pins and 6 pins switches.
How is the shape compared to g703?
I bought g502x but the scroll wheel material is somehow plastic and it is too light. When scrolling it is loud and no travel at all, when in freescroll mode I can’t feel that it is spinning. If I can’t replace that maybe I need to return it.
Did you end up replacing it?
I got this mouse a couple of days ago and the gaps at the back of the top shell, that weird intersection where the RGB is in the + version (I have the wired version) feels so weird and uncomfortable in my palm. Does anyone have any idea on how to fill that gap or anything I can do? This mouse would be perfect for me if it weren't for that huge uncomfortable gap :/
If you could put some kind of putty, silicone, foam inside it, then maybe?
Thanks your a life saver, yes some of these screws are insane and the amount haha. lucky i just had to clean mine it got sticky how i dont know.
BOB!
What was the weight of the top PCB? ;)
Will you do a weight reduction on this mouse aswell? Id be really interested how low you could get the weight
He did. He got it down to 85g.
@@EcoAcid lol
I think it's a Logitech optical switch like the Raz*r, no soldering. it can only be pushed, i think stick with raz*r
i wonder if you could swap out the buttons normally. cause i personally hate how the new ones feel
me too, the stiff rubber cable is absolute dogsh*t and the mouse wheel-click is inconsistant, it stops pressing despite still pressing it down.
is it possible to use it without the battery ? same for the g502 lightspeed
It doesn't even work without that rgd strip lol
I was expecting you to open up the opto switch.
Any idea how to make the mouse silent
Nope
Great video, thank you!
Do I understand this correctly that finally the battery can be replaced fairly easily?
I currently use the G502 Lightspeed and it's aging so time to replace the battery but I understand it's a mess to do it on the lightspeed. Therefore, I am considering buying the X Plus.
In the box for the plus, there are direct & clear instructions on how to take the battery out for recycling purposes, so yeah easy if you are comfortable taking things apart.
Very useful video. I spilled coke on my g502x wired and this helped me take it apart to give it a good clean with some IPA.
Cant "weight" for the weight reduction!
Can I swap the g502 wheel to the g502x??
Don’t think so
That's a lot of parts!
I'm just going to upgrade the switches on my 502 hero instead of getting this one
they couldve made the battery bigger, 37 hours with light on aint that much
Another great video, got a request for you after watching several dozen videos...PLEASE CLEAN THE SCALE OFF!
too much shallow depth of field causes frequent blurring in your videos. very very irritating. nevertheless, it’s the exact video I needed
dear bob, please get a better camera.
G502x按键太硬了，而且声音超大，用起来很累，怎么更换成欧姆龙50m的？
I think this is what it translates to "The G502x buttons are too hard, and the sound is super loud, and it is very tiring to use. How can I replace it with the Omron 50m?"
The answer is you can't change the main omron opto mech switches currently as they are unique :-(
ITS BARELY BEEN A YEAR SINCE I GOT THIS MOUSE NOW IT DOESNT WORK
I TOOK CARE OF IT TOO I USE IT AS A OFFICE MOUSE
Hello!
I wonder if you could confirm something for me.
My scrollwheel feels really loose and rattly and some people say it's like that on all the mice and some say it's not. When I move my mouse wheel from left to right there is some travel in both directions before hitting the side scollwheel buttons.
When I look down into the small cracks on the side of the scroll wheel it looks like the clear plastic thing holding the scroll wheel is not mounted correctly and kind of wobbles around but it's very hard to see.
How is the plastic thing attached? Is it just pressed on? Do you have this mouse still?
I have made a video to show what it's like for me:
ruclips.net/video/atUdt5ZzrRQ/видео.html
Logitech mice are the worst mice. It's like they used an AI bot to design pcbs and mouse chasis... and then just let it run wild without any human intervention. You realize this when you try fixing them. Other mice would have simpler logical (yes the irony) designs. Logitech mice would have some 32 screws and 2 plastic parts just to get to the clickers.
side buttons are not optical ?
nope, sadly the side and top-side buttons are going to fail eventually (at least a lot faster that the hybrid M1 - M2 ones)
@@Camacho557 Exactly! My lower thumb button suffers from double-clicking issue after 14mths of use. Disappointment!
@@imraneo That's unfortunate. You can do a warranty claim and they will ship you another one new, free of charge (if you're out of warranty then the only option you have is change / solder a new switch yourself)
@@Camacho557 Thanks. Yes, I've gotten approval from Logitech on an exchange. I'll make my way to the distributor this week to get it replaced.
I will be looking into getting spare Japanese switches, as I reckon this issue will come back to hunt me. 10mths left for warranty.
Extremely complex compared to the original G502.
I'm having a hard time understanding what he is saying😅
Hello Bro
sooooooo many screws!!!
wew, amazing work hard... but can you assembly this normally ??? LOL...of course, hehehehehe just kidding...
thanks, now i know why this mouse so expensive...i dont anymore about overprice issue...its so healing feelfull, just hold in my brain "can you make same tiny part like this with same money"...LMFAO
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Nice scroll wheel? :((( I almost ready to throw away this mouse because of that loud and clunky scrolling wheel. By the way, can you tell if it's compatible to G500 wheel? I've heard that the scrolling wheel of G500 is much smoother than 502. Also is it necessary to disassemble whole mouse to get to the scrolling wheel? thanks!!!!