Aero Base Mod for Endgame Gear XM2w 4k: Weight and Fit

Quick answer

Replace the stock base on your Endgame Gear XM2w 4k or XM2we with the Aero Base Mod to drop 8.9 grams, then reinstall your skates and check the sensor opening before you play. The swap is straightforward if you work slowly and keep the original screws and skates organized.

Step-by-step Aero Base Mod install

1. Remove the stock skates: Heat each skate briefly with a hair dryer or heat gun on low, then peel it up slowly from one corner. Keep the skates flat on a clean surface if you plan to reuse them. Common mistake: pulling cold skates too fast, which can tear the adhesive and leave residue on the stock base. Check that no adhesive residue is left on the screw heads before you continue.
2. Unscrew the stock base: Remove the screws holding the original base, keeping them in a small tray in the order they came out. Lift the base straight up so you do not stress the internal clips. Common mistake: losing a screw or mixing lengths, which can make the new base sit unevenly. Compare the screw holes on the Aero Base Mod with the stock base before you set the new base down.
3. Test-fit the Aero Base Mod: Set the Aero Base Mod in place without screws and check that the sensor opening and screw holes line up with the mouse body. Press gently around the edges to confirm the base sits flush. Common mistake: forcing the base if it feels tight, which can crack the thin plate. If the base does not sit flush, stop and recheck the alignment before installing screws.
4. Install the screws: Start each screw by hand, then tighten in a cross pattern until snug. Do not overtighten, because the Aero Base Mod is a lightweight plate and too much torque can strip the threads or warp the base. Common mistake: tightening one screw fully before the others are started. Press down lightly on the center of the base to check for flex before you move on.
5. Reinstall or replace the skates: Align your skates with the skate recesses on the Aero Base Mod and press them down firmly for 30 seconds each. If you are reusing old skates, make sure the adhesive is still tacky; otherwise use fresh skates. Common mistake: leaving a skate edge lifted, which creates a scratchy glide. Run a finger around each skate edge to confirm it is fully seated.
6. Test the mouse before playing: Place the mouse on your pad and move it in slow circles, then do a few fast flicks. Listen for any rattle or scraping and check that the sensor tracks normally. Common mistake: skipping the test and discovering a loose screw mid-game. If you hear a rattle, stop and recheck the screw torque and base seating.

Product facts

• Aero Base Mod - Endgame Gear XM2w 4k / XM2we v2 & v1: The Aero Base Mod replaces the original base on the Endgame Gear XM2w 4k and is also listed for the XM2we v2 and v1. You can use the same base and the same install process across those Endgame Gear models, so you do not need a different part for each version.