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Title: HHKB Classic - Stickiness Sound on Key Release?
Post by: Aydo on Fri, 26 June 2020, 04:51:15
Hello, just got an HHKB Classic which is pretty much unused. I have noticed that there is an annoying 'stickiness' sound on release on pretty much every single key. Here is a video to make it clear:

My HHKB Pro 2 does not make such sounds. Does anybody have a similar experience or know what causes this / how to fix it? It really makes it unusable for me. :(
Title: Re: HHKB Classic - Stickiness Sound on Key Release?
Post by: lolafineday on Fri, 26 June 2020, 06:28:33
I'd say its normal but best way to find out is to open it, re assemble it and see if there is anything there or something.

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Title: Re: HHKB Classic - Stickiness Sound on Key Release?
Post by: ntnacs on Sat, 27 June 2020, 16:46:56
I have a HHKB Professional Classic and tried the same thing, it seems that the stickiness sound is only present if you press down on the key with a lot of pressure.
So much so that it'd be way past the amount of pressure required to actuate the switch.
I'd say that it's normal, but if it's bugging you that much you could try looking at the membrane which seems like the most likely reason for the stickiness effect.
Title: Re: HHKB Classic - Stickiness Sound on Key Release?
Post by: Sup on Sun, 28 June 2020, 14:47:56
This issue is fixed most of the time if you reseat the domes.
Title: Re: HHKB Classic - Stickiness Sound on Key Release?
Post by: foxtrap614 on Tue, 30 June 2020, 11:41:13
I own a classic and experience the same sound. Not sure why but might be the domes or the springs. I only experience it on hard presses, could be the sound of rubber cup being released.