To do this the mouse’s feet must be peeled back:
DSC_0045This is why ROG include spare feet – though I have to admit mine were fine because I was careful.  Four philips head screws need to be removed and then the shell pulls off:
DSC_0048The mainbody even has ROG on the PCB’s:

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Only the main left and right mouse button switches are replacable and they sit in little sockets that give side support:

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It’s worth noting that even the scrollwheel switch is Omron.  The scrollwheel itself uses a high end Alps sensor.

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The switch is easily pulled out.

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The other switches could be unsoldered to be replaced, but that would void your warranty:

DSC_0054The black tape is to shield the optical components from any external light.

So that’s enough hardware talk.  We’ve found that the guts and the ergnomics seem to be pretty much as high end as they can be.  But perfect hardware can always be let down by software…