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Very easy
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10
Time Required
10 - 20 minutes
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- Key Caps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Key Caps
- Test out which keys are the ones that are sticking and giving you trouble.
- If you have a lot of keys that stick you might want to take note of which ones they or, or alternatively replace your entire keyboard’s key caps.
Test out which keys are the ones that are sticking and giving you trouble.
If you have a lot of keys that stick you might want to take note of which ones they or, or alternatively replace your entire keyboard’s key caps.
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Step 2
- Remove the damaged keys with a key cap remover by gently pressing onto the desired key cap. Pull gently and the key cap will come off.
- Make a note of where the keys are located so you know where to replace them.
Remove the damaged keys with a key cap remover by gently pressing onto the desired key cap. Pull gently and the key cap will come off.
Make a note of where the keys are located so you know where to replace them.
Step 3
- When removing the keys, remember where each one goes. You can place it in the order it was taken out to help you keep track.
When removing the keys, remember where each one goes. You can place it in the order it was taken out to help you keep track.
Step 4
- Check the keyboard for any blockages or obstructions and remove them with tweezers.
- Alternatively: use your fingers or any other grabbing tools like a pair of small tongs.
Check the keyboard for any blockages or obstructions and remove them with tweezers.
Alternatively: use your fingers or any other grabbing tools like a pair of small tongs.
Step 5
- Clean the area with a cloth or antibacterial wipe to remove any debris you might have missed.
- Remember, water damages electronics so be very careful with this step.
Clean the area with a cloth or antibacterial wipe to remove any debris you might have missed.
Remember, water damages electronics so be very careful with this step.
Step 6
- Check your removed key caps to see if they are still functional, if not, you may want to get additional key caps to replace the old ones.
Check your removed key caps to see if they are still functional, if not, you may want to get additional key caps to replace the old ones.
Step 7
- If your key caps were damaged, take out corresponding new key caps to replace the old damaged ones.
If your key caps were damaged, take out corresponding new key caps to replace the old damaged ones.
Step 8
- Insert the new key caps in by lining it up with the other keys and pressing it gently into the correct place.
Insert the new key caps in by lining it up with the other keys and pressing it gently into the correct place.
Step 9
- Test out your new key caps and double check its functionality.
Test out your new key caps and double check its functionality.
Step 10
- Plug in your keyboard and there you have it, a functional mechanical keyboard.
- If your keyboard is not fixed, it may be a circuit issue which will result in needing your whole keyboard needing to be replaced.
Plug in your keyboard and there you have it, a functional mechanical keyboard.
If your keyboard is not fixed, it may be a circuit issue which will result in needing your whole keyboard needing to be replaced.
Now your keys on your mechanical keyboard should be working as good as new.
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