Can't open switch

[fleischverpackung]

Hi guys.

I got myself a Filco MJ2 with blue switches and some stronger spings.
Wanted to install them, watched a lot of tutorials http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/how-to-open-a-non-mounted-cherry-mx-switch-t2130.html#p40927

I use a 90° bend tweezer. I can't find a spot in these four holes, where i could "sink" them in, in order to push the "grappling hooks".
I have also tried much thinner steel needles. It feels like there is no mechanism in there.

Am I missing something here?

[metalliqaz]

Did you desolder the switch?

[fleischverpackung]

oh no!
I think i just figured out the difference between PCB and Plate mount switches
This sucks.
But I will do it.

Thank You.

[metalliqaz]

You may want to lurk around here for a while before you attempt a mod like that.  Would be a shame to destroy a nice Filco!

[BliTzKiN]

Yeap, gotta be careful with the mods you're gonna do before hand especially since those filcos dont come cheap The only way you could open those plate mounted switches without desoldering is if you have a custom plate such as the UTKL or Phantom Plates with the little notches by the sides of each cutout. PCB mounted switches will not be a problem though. GL!

[JPG]

Yeap, gotta be careful with the mods you're gonna do before hand especially since those filcos dont come cheap The only way you could open those plate mounted switches without desoldering is if you have a custom plate such as the UTKL or Phantom Plates with the little notches by the sides of each cutout. PCB mounted switches will not be a problem though. GL!

But to install this plate on a filco, you will need to desolder everything in the first place, so be cautious if you decide to try it!

[fleischverpackung]

Wow, it took me like 3 hours to change the springs.
Don`t do much soldering.
One switch didn't make it, but had destroyed that one earlier, when I tried to pry it off the top.
Use it for Pause now.
Who the hell presses Pause anyway?

I have to say, I really like the feeling now.
The 80g springs do thier job, I rarely buttom out, feels firm and strong.
Really nice.

Good keyboard.

[pichu23]

Ouch tho. If that was my board, I'd be heartache :/

[MTManiac]

Wow, it took me like 3 hours to change the springs.
Don`t do much soldering.
One switch didn't make it, but had destroyed that one earlier, when I tried to pry it off the top.
Use it for Pause now.
Who the hell presses Pause anyway?

I have to say, I really like the feeling now.
The 80g springs do thier job, I rarely buttom out, feels firm and strong.
Really nice.

Good keyboard.

you gotta break a lot of eggs when you learn to make omelets!

and only one switch? not too bad, you can replace it pretty easily, it's only a mx switch.
in my experience engineering and modding **** I find breaking something is the easiest way to get the personal experience on how to NOT break it again