Author Topic: My blue switch space key gets stuck on its way up. Shall I lube? Lube suggestion  (Read 2129 times)

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Offline poopeejohnson

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My blue switch space key gets stuck on its way up. This happened after I used isopropyl alcohol on it to fix key chatter. I think it's best for me to use lube. I know that it would ruin the click but I've heard that low viscosity lubes won't affect it that much and at least it's better than it being stuck. I have confirmed that it's not my spacebar keycap since the problem still occurs with the keycap off. I don't want to solder/desolder anything so I think using lube with a paintbrush would be better. I've heard that I should use krytox gpl 105 as it as low viscosity, are there any cheaper alternatives? And how much grams/millilitres is enough for one appliance and maybe a few other appliances in the future if the problem persists? Thanks!

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Perhaps I'm too old-school, but I would just spend the money to replace a problem switch, rather than spending the money on lube -- particularly if you like the way your blues feel without lube.
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