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Offline Jmneuv

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How to block (hold in place) a mx switch stem ?
« on: Thu, 17 January 2013, 08:13:03 »
I got a key that's riding too high because the switch stem isn't fully inserted into the cap stem.
Now how the hell can i hold the switch fast to close the gap?

I thought about opnening the switch, putting the key on then just snap it back in place altogether.. i can't however since the switches are platemounted the 'conservative' way.
I'd be willing to open up the board to reach the underside if there's a way from below.

Any ideas much appreciated.
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Offline absyrd

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Re: How to block (hold in place) a mx switch stem ?
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 17 January 2013, 08:16:26 »
Wait... what? The stem will not go into the cap? Just push down on the keycap.

Or do you mean the switch housing is separated from its top and bottom parts?
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Offline Jmneuv

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Re: How to block (hold in place) a mx switch stem ?
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 17 January 2013, 08:21:29 »
It's a stepped capslock and it will sit on the switch casing before the stem is fully inserted, so i don't get further by just putting it on normally, i used a dental mirror to look beneath and i can see the gap. (lol)
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Re: How to block (hold in place) a mx switch stem ?
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 17 January 2013, 08:26:51 »
Quote from: Jmneuv on Thu, 17 January 2013, 08:21:29
It's a stepped capslock and it will sit on the switch casing before the stem is fully inserted, so i don't get further by just putting it on normally, i used a dental mirror to look beneath and i can see the gap. (lol)

This is normal for SP-made stepped Caps Locks. The stem mount is shorter than other keys. They also sit just a tiny bit higher than regular keys.
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Offline Jmneuv

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Re: How to block (hold in place) a mx switch stem ?
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 17 January 2013, 08:37:07 »
There should be enough room to fit though.
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Offline Jmneuv

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Re: How to block (hold in place) a mx switch stem ?
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 17 January 2013, 09:43:10 »
Ha! managed to get it in a little deeper.





.fiddle the needle in with stem half pressed
.release and turn pin to straight up position to lock
.put cap on
.turn pin 90° to either side
.gently press the key, this will eject the pin

(no spare switch, so can't demonstrate better right now)
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