Logitech G502 microswitches

[djanthony93]

G502 microswitches are the same as the Deathadder ones? Are they affected of the double click bug?

 

[BuckeyeFPS]

I upgraded from the Deathadder 2013 to the G502 a few months ago and havent encountered the double click bug at all, then again my Deathadder didnt do it either

 

[djanthony93]

This is my 3 Deathadder suffering that bug...

 

[ssddx]

not sure if the g502 uses omrom D2FC-F-7N for the main buttons but it does use omron brand switches for the side buttons.

generally you should get at least 3-4 years out of them before they start to fail. switches are replaceable as well and can be had for under $1 each. a little soldering and you're good to go.

 

[djanthony93]

Is that easy to disassembly a G502 mouse?

 

[ssddx]

not sure about the g502 but the deathadder can be taken apart in under a minute if you know where all the screws are

 

[djanthony93]

So every other gaming mouse are supposed to last 3-4 years?

 

[C12Friedman]

not sure if the g502 uses omrom D2FC-F-7N for the main buttons but it does use omron brand switches for the side buttons.

generally you should get at least 3-4 years out of them before they start to fail. switches are replaceable as well and can be had for under $1 each. a little soldering and you're good to go.

Can't emphasize this enough IMO, if you find a mouse you really like and are comfortable with, it is well worth it to repair in most cases. I've repaired a few over the years. Switches fail for a variety of reasons (in a variety of ways too). If you find you mangle the "feet" getting to the screws (I haven't yet, but...), replacements can be purchased for those also

 

[djanthony93]

ssddx said that those microswitches can last 3-4 but I replaced 3 Deathadder in 1 year for the same reason: double click bug... how can you explain that?

 

[C12Friedman]

Switches are mass produced, like almost everything mass produced, sometimes bad batches can make it past QC (just a guess)

 

[djanthony93]

If I buy a G502 will it last 6 months like the Deathadder? I'm afraid now.

 

[ssddx]

i have two deathadder 3.5g models. one purchased in 2010 had the double click issue happen this year. i have it sitting on my shelf needing to be fixed but given that i found a new-in-box one for $30 i picked that one up. i'll eventually repair the original so i have a spare but i've been busy lately. taking it apart was easy and replacing the switches is also easy if you have basic soldering experience.

i cannot say about the newer models although i think they all use the same switches (though do not quote me on this).

there is no set time that a mouse is supposed to last. i've gotten 6-8 years out of mice before and as little as 2-3. the switches used, how much you use them, how often you click and how forcefully you click can all affect switch wear. if you're very aggressive with mice you could be prematurely wearing them out but honestly it is hard to say and this is just speculation.

as for my own usage patterns - generally at least 4-5 hours daily. mostly web browsing with a little gaming, photoshop and other tasks mixed in. this amounts to moderate usage levels in terms of clicking.