Guide: How To Swap Omron Switches In The ROG Gladius

     One of the key features in the ROG Gladius is the customizable Omron switches for the left and right trigger buttons.  These high-quality Japanese-made switches provide you with accurate clicks with the right resistance.  They are robust enough to last 20 million clicks.  There is an exclusive socket design for easy switch upgrades for when you want to change between the 2 pairs of switches included, each pair offers a different resistance.  Although it is an easy process, we will quickly look at how you can change the switches yourself with confidence.  

     Here you can see the extra pair of Omron switches (with a different click resistance) and a set of extra mouse feet.

     First unlock and disconnect the mouse cable to make it easier to handle. The Gladius is designed with slots to get your fingernail in, to lift up the mouse feet.  Lift the feet up enough so that you can access the screw underneath.

And unscrew.

Don't lose the screws. (Magnetic screwdrivers are the best!)

Do the same with all 4 screws.

Now you can pull the mouse apart carefully, opening the bottom is much like cracking an egg between two hands.

Inside you have the opportunity to check out the tech.

Voila!  Piece of cake.

Simply pull out the current switches from their sockets (and don't mix them up with the new ones).

Get the new Omron switches.

Push the replacement switches in firmly; it doesn't require much force.

 You can swap just one button, or both buttons, depending on your preference.

Put the mouse back together.

Close it up tight.

Put the screws back.

 

 Run your fingers over the feet to cover the screws holes again.

Realign if necessary.

Then finally plug the Gladius back in, and it's time to frag!