MX Master 3 Switch Mod
Disclaimer: Follow this guide at your own risk, only proceed if you understand the risks involved. I'm not liable for any damage to you or your mouse when you follow this guide.
Pre-requisites
- Kailh Silent (Mute) Switches 6*6*7.3mm
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Sucker
Disassembly
Step 1Screws Removal
There are 5 screws hidden under the 2 sides and back feet
Be gentle if you want to reuse the feet or purchase replacement feet
- Use a hair dryer to heat the feet up
- Slowly peel each foot off
Step 2Top Half Removal
Do this step slowly as there is a cable connecting the top and bottom
- Slowly pry the two halves apart
- Detach the cable from the bottom half
Step 3Battery Removal
- Unplug the connector
- Remove the 2 screws
Step 4Board Removal
There are two ribbon cables and 7 screws
- Unplug the 2 connectors
- Remove all the marked screws
- Remove the scroll wheel
- Remove the board
Switch Replacement
Step 5Desoldering
- Desolder the current switches
Step 6Solder
- Solder the new Kailh switches to the top 2 holes
Reassembly
Reconnect all the connectors, screw all the screws back (Review Steps 1 - 4 for the connectors and screws locations) and you're done!
Extras
Kailh Silent (Mute) Switches 6*6*7.3mm
Board with original Omron switches
Omron Switches - D2FC-F-7N