![]() ![]() If it's anything like my Copperhead, then it'll be held by one or two plastic clips at the front near the cable. Once the screw is out, lift on the top half of the case to split it open. (be sure to put the remove pad down sticky-side UP, since we'll be putting it back after) It's easy enough to remove with your fingernail, or a flathead screwdriver, or a razer blade. What you have to do is take the mouse apart, which to start is probably a single screw hidden under the teflon pad under the palm-side of the mouse. Magnifying glass or +4 Reading glasses (find them in the Pharmacy area). ![]() Do it again for good measures, then put everything back together how it was! Problem solved. Work it around good and when you remove it you should see black residue on the paper towel. If you're having trouble, use a tiny flathead screwdriver or a sewing needle. Take a piece of paper towel (ideal as it doesn't make further dust like toilet papper), and feed it between the contacts. TL DR for Advanced Users - Pull the covers off the internal switches to expose the copper switch contacts. ![]() EITHER way it is causing the switch to not make solid contact which results in the intermittance, even during that brief moment you've clicked. I originally figured it was just carbon scoring like most switches or contacts exhibit who see a voltage, but after seeing what changes the inside of my Copperhead has gone through over these 13 years of use, I think it may be fine plastic dust. What has happened is that over time, the actual switches have gathered a fine layer of dust. The fix is simple, but may be a little involved if you don't have luck with disassembling things. I've had my same Razer Copperhead since 2005! I too went through the issue of the multiple phantom clicks, and was unwilling to part with my dear friend. I come to save your day! (And probably many others') ![]()
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