That microswitch is integrated into the door latch mechanism and is held in with a metal clip. On one car I found that the switch was fine and the problem was from worn off plastic where the switch makes contact. Best option is usually to replace the latch.
Here's a tech article from Pelican Parts:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock.htm
Here's a pic from that article that I just labeled:
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