Author Topic: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool (Read 84526 times)

The_Beast · « **Reply #250 on:** Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:01:14 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 05 July 2013, 17:59:52

Are there photos / videos of how this would work with universal TKL plates? Been trying to visualize it.

It will work since the universal plates allow switch top removal

Photoelectric · « **Reply #251 on:** Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:04:44 »

Oh yeah, I know it should work, I just wanted to see how

I've only ever opened switches from underneath with a tiny screwdriver, so I'm trying to visualize using the tool. Presumably the 4 flat protruding bits will go into the holes where the tabs are located, from the top, then push to open the tabs outwards, then lift up the top of the switch, holding it with both parts of the tool?

Melvang · « **Reply #252 on:** Sat, 06 July 2013, 07:02:50 »

count me in for that order for switch tools

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #253 on:** Sat, 06 July 2013, 07:56:49 »

someone sell me a set please:)

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #254 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:11:26 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Fri, 05 July 2013, 18:04:44

Oh yeah, I know it should work, I just wanted to see how I've only ever opened switches from underneath with a tiny screwdriver, so I'm trying to visualize using the tool. Presumably the 4 flat protruding bits will go into the holes where the tabs are located, from the top, then push to open the tabs outwards, then lift up the top of the switch, holding it with both parts of the tool?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44749.msg930193#msg930193

esoomenona · « **Reply #255 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:16:06 »

Man, Round 4 is taking foreeevvvveeerrrr!! Where's mah tools!?

The_Beast · « **Reply #256 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:20:33 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:16:06

Man, Round 4 is taking foreeevvvveeerrrr!! Where's mah tools!?

This will only be R3, clam your jimmies

Poom · « **Reply #257 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:28:35 »

when is R3?? I want one I want one

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #258 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:32:03 »

Rofl. I bet if you guys keep hassling The_Beast, he'll never do it just to spite everyone

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #259 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:33:21 »

Let's go for wood handle inserts for R4!

The_Beast · « **Reply #260 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:35:08 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:32:03

Rofl. I bet if you guys keep hassling The_Beast, he'll never do it just to spite everyone

Dis could be true

Jack Karneval · « **Reply #261 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:35:34 »

Well, Beast knows I want one of these things, so whenever he's ready to produce....

Melvang · « **Reply #262 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:40:24 »

Quote from: Jack Karneval on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:35:34

Well, Beast knows I want one of these things, so whenever he's ready to produce....

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I second this motion

esoomenona · « **Reply #263 on:** Mon, 08 July 2013, 12:07:04 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 08 July 2013, 10:33:21

Let's go for wood handle inserts for R4!

I like this. Wood handles, that are connected with a pin, and have a spring, sort of like a pair of shears.

AcidFire · « **Reply #264 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 15:56:10 »

I'd love a set or two as well, tho I could probably pass on the handles.

esoomenona · « **Reply #265 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 15:57:08 »

Round 4 is never going to end... Especially if we can't even get onto Round 3!

Smeagol_RP · « **Reply #266 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 16:35:32 »

I want it, I need it.

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Photoelectric · « **Reply #267 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 16:37:02 »

Definitely interested. Got 2 universal plates now, and could really use some nice tools!

Kempher · « **Reply #268 on:** Mon, 22 July 2013, 02:05:43 »

I would def be in if this GB runs again, could really use one of these tools.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #269 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 02:31:22 »

Can you use these tools on plate mounted switches?

infiniti · « **Reply #270 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 03:11:59 »

Quote from: CommonCurt on Sat, 14 September 2013, 02:31:22

Can you use these tools on plate mounted switches?

Yes if you are using a custom plate.

The stock plate does not have switch hole cut outs that allow for switch top removal.

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #271 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37 »

Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

The_Beast · « **Reply #272 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:01:41 »

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37

Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

Extras will be for sale later

If you send me a PM about them, it's going to be ignored

BliTzKiN · « **Reply #273 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:56:10 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:01:41

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37
Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

Extras will be for sale later

If you send me a PM about them, it's going to be ignored

Will definitely be looking out for this!

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #274 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 23:14:08 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:01:41

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 14 September 2013, 22:00:37
Is it still possible to get these..? Or do you have to buy it off people who have already bought them?

Extras will be for sale later

If you send me a PM about them, it's going to be ignored

I shall patiently wait then.

quake4mhg · « **Reply #275 on:** Sun, 15 September 2013, 07:05:53 »

me 3

quochung1989 · « **Reply #276 on:** Sun, 15 September 2013, 07:15:46 »

me toooo

aggiejy · « **Reply #277 on:** Sun, 15 September 2013, 22:53:25 »

Somehow I've missed the last few times these have gone on sale. I wish there was a wait list. ;-)

LechnerDE · « **Reply #278 on:** Mon, 16 September 2013, 01:04:49 »

Quote from: aggiejy on Sun, 15 September 2013, 22:53:25

Somehow I've missed the last few times these have gone on sale. I wish there was a wait list. ;-)

Yeah, me too.

I don't check the classified section as much as the GB section of this forum and whenever I check this thread they are gone

infiniti · « **Reply #279 on:** Mon, 16 September 2013, 02:36:36 »

Joining the waiting list.

I definitely need a pair (as I've somehow managed to lose mine).

This time around, I'm going to hook these up to a huge keychain or chain it to my desk.

divito · « **Reply #280 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 09:56:28 »

Waiting as well.

Lugoues · « **Reply #281 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:05:38 »

waiting

metalliqaz · « **Reply #282 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:13:22 »

If you really need something to open your switches, you can make a comparable tool out of paper clips as seen in DanGWanG's video...

Before you ask, yes he is probably stoned in that video.

JonasDK · « **Reply #283 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 11:58:45 »

Also interested!

Pacifist · « **Reply #284 on:** Thu, 24 October 2013, 20:14:10 »

If there is another round of these, can someone PM me?

CommonCurt · « **Reply #285 on:** Thu, 24 October 2013, 20:47:13 »

I will for sure get a pair.

Pacifist · « **Reply #286 on:** Fri, 25 October 2013, 18:41:22 »

What price did these sell for in previous group buys?

rosslerosa · « **Reply #287 on:** Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51 »

I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it

I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #288 on:** Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:35:40 »

Quote from: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51

I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

If the switches are plate mounted you have to desolder and remove them in order to open them.

Melvang · « **Reply #289 on:** Tue, 11 March 2014, 13:09:14 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:35:40

Quote from: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51
I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

If the switches are plate mounted you have to desolder and remove them in order to open them.

If it is a plate that came stock with a keyboard then yes. The only way to open plate mounted switches without desoldering is if you have a plate with extra cutouts around the switches.

rosslerosa · « **Reply #290 on:** Wed, 16 April 2014, 19:30:47 »

Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 11 March 2014, 13:09:14

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:35:40
Quote from: rosslerosa on Tue, 11 March 2014, 12:32:51
I am in need of a pair! I need help to clean a board I bought of some guy who spilled some coke on it
I am a noobie and tried to open my switches with flat heads which ended up bending and disfiguring the plastic.

If the switches are plate mounted you have to desolder and remove them in order to open them.

If it is a plate that came stock with a keyboard then yes. The only way to open plate mounted switches without desoldering is if you have a plate with extra cutouts around the switches.

Thank you guys very much!

I actually desodered and resodered the board back together and cleaned the switches with some 99% isopropanol alcohol and now they are smooth. Unfortunately due to do the spill the some keycaps were damaged. I recently ordered some from banggood (not sure if they are good or not or if there is some controversy in threads on this website, but sorry in advance).

gcb · « **Reply #291 on:** Tue, 20 May 2014, 17:49:01 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 17 September 2013, 20:13:22

If you really need something to open your switches, you can make a comparable tool out of paper clips as seen in DanGWanG's video...

Before you ask, yes he is probably stoned in that video.

Thank you for sharing this!

can't wait to get get home and get stoned and bend some paper clips now!

JDAIII · « **Reply #292 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 14:00:35 »

Is there another GB planned for this tool?

Data · « **Reply #293 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 15:39:35 »

Quote from: JDAIII on Fri, 29 May 2015, 14:00:35

Is there another GB planned for this tool?

cmadrid · « **Reply #294 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:00:20 »

Quote from: Data on Fri, 29 May 2015, 15:39:35

Quote from: JDAIII on Fri, 29 May 2015, 14:00:35
Is there another GB planned for this tool?

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Lolol

asgeirtj · « **Reply #295 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13 »

I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.

The_Beast · « **Reply #296 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 18:54:06 »

Depends on my summer and how much time I have. With finishing up college, time has been scarce.

This summer I should only be working, with what I'm assuming, more time for projects like this.

fmendonca · « **Reply #297 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 05:07:54 »

I would be very interested in a GB for this tool also.

sprit · « **Reply #298 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:21:29 »

Quote from: asgeirtj on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13

I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.

Hello! What about this ? two sticks with flatten works nice, no scratching the plate.

asgeirtj · « **Reply #299 on:** Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:41:08 »

Quote from: sprit on Wed, 03 June 2015, 10:21:29

Quote from: asgeirtj on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:46:13
I'd be in for one, also something like this http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/others/135-cherry-switch-puller.html would be very handy. Pulling switches off a plate is PITA.

Hello! What about this ? two sticks with flatten works nice, no scratching the plate.

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Yeah I already use a flat head screwdriver to do this but it's messy when all the switches are mounted to the plate and it's hard to get to each one.

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Author Topic: [IC] Cherry Switch Top Removal Tool (Read 84526 times)