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Offline ghastone

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HHKB pro2 case change
« on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 10:25:01 »
I use an HHKB pro2 type-s as my daily driver and I'd really like to put the black case on it. I hear the process is quite easy but I am nervous that once done, the board will sound or feel different, does anyone know if that ever happens?
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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 13:09:05 »
This was asked a while ago: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=17547.msg1056284#msg1056284

No-one replied, so I guess there is not that much of a difference, if any.

OTOH not many people would have both and thus be in a position to answer.

However the cases are made of the same plastic, just in different colour.  No reason why they would, or should, sound different.
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Offline ghastone

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 13:32:45 »
Thanks. Also how hard is it to change the case from white to black, is pulling the case off as easy as taking the screws out?
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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 14:13:21 »
It is very easy. 3 screws and the case is off.

But I have seen people take a white HHKB top and put it on a Black bottom. If that is what you are asking.

But keep in mind that the HHKB is case mounted. so you would have to remove the motherboard from the top case. its not hard, just alot of screws to take off.

The hard part is keeping the domes attached to the motherboard. once they unstick they are unstuck forever, unless you use glue or something (dont do this).
« Last Edit: Tue, 03 November 2015, 14:17:03 by Bromono »
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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 14:15:55 »
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Offline ghastone

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 03 November 2015, 20:59:19 »
Alright thanks, I'll keep that in mind, not sure how I feel about taking the mobo off :/
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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 05 November 2015, 00:11:40 »
it might look/sound tedious, but just put on some music and make yourself some tea. it'll be over before you know it!
besides, you do this once and you'll forever have that sweet look : )
you won't regret it!

and surely there are a few tutorials/guides out there, or otherwise experiences of people doing HHKB case-swaps.
otherwise, i think the RF87U case-swap is almost exactly the same. i think the only difference is that you'll have to remove the caps of the HHKB as well.
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Offline ghastone

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:30:24 »
I'm trying to remove the stems from the top case, does anyone know how to properly do this. I'm so nervous to break something.
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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:38:19 »
for reference

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:33:42 »
Use the handle end of your large screwdriver and gently push then through from the top side.
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Offline ghastone

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 08 November 2015, 21:56:52 »
got it :)

Can't say I'm not having a mini panic attack about this keyboard being dis-assembled though :/

What will I type on at work in the meantime??? my laptop keyboard /gasp...
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Offline ghastone

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 12 November 2015, 17:27:10 »
Just wanted to show you guys the end product. (HHKB pro2 type-s modded with black case)

Hope you guys like it as much as I'm loving it!!! :)

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 12 November 2015, 18:17:15 »
Quote from: ghastone on Thu, 12 November 2015, 17:27:10
Just wanted to show you guys the end product. (HHKB pro2 type-s modded with black case)

Hope you guys like it as much as I'm loving it!!! :)

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Looks good!

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Offline ghastone

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Re: HHKB pro2 case change
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 12 November 2015, 18:49:22 »
Haha yep, my username is different in reddit
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