Need some help, my mouse died.

Post » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:27 pm

Now this isn't the best forum for this but I don't know where else to ask, as Razer is a PITA to deal with, but anways short and sweet, my $80 razer naga epic died after it shocked me, is it totally dead and do I need a brand new one now? Oh and I already googled this and didn't really find an answer.
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Kayleigh Williams
 
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:05 am

Probably, the electronics can be sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
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Bambi
 
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:33 pm

You are right about this being a strange place to ask, but I'll answer anyway.

If you felt a shock from the mouse then you most likely zapped some of the micro components inside the mouse. Most of the small circuits in there can only take 3V3 or 5V. Voltage levels from a static shock are usually a LOT higher than 3.3 or 5 (like 1000+) so you most likely killed it.

How long ago did you buy the mouse? They should have a standard year warranty and will probably be happy to replace it if you are still within the warranty period.
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:44 am

You are right about this being a strange place to ask, but I'll answer anyway.

If you felt a shock from the mouse then you most likely zapped some of the micro components inside the mouse. Most of the small circuits in there can only take 3V3 or 5V. Voltage levels from a static shock are usually a LOT higher than 3.3 or 5 (like 1000+) so you most likely killed it.

How long ago did you buy the mouse? They should have a standard year warranty and will probably be happy to replace it if you are still within the warranty period.
I got it as long ago as early last year. :( The warranty is definetly up. So I guess I need a new mouse, any suggestions? Preferably not expensive and won't die just because I touched it.
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Tracy Byworth
 
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:21 am

I got it as long ago as early last year. :( The warranty is definetly up. So I guess I need a new mouse, any suggestions? Preferably not expensive and won't die just because I touched it.

Razer mice have a 2 year standard warranty I believe. I would give them a call before you drop a bunch of septims on a new one.
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Post » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:12 am

I always just use a cheap mouse, never had issues except when the clicky buttons die from overuse :bunny:
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Post » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:55 pm

I always just use a cheap mouse, never had issues except when the clicky buttons die from overuse :bunny:
I have to have my buttons on the side, it's awkward just using the standard logitech I have right now.
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Post » Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:33 pm

Razer mice have a 2 year standard warranty I believe. I would give them a call before you drop a bunch of septims on a new one.
Okay thanks for the heads up, never actually had a mouse die on me before.
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