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Title: 6gv2 keycaps problem
Post by: leotnnz on Thu, 04 November 2010, 13:23:42

hi,guys

just open the 6gv2 box at noon. find there is a white dot on every keycap's side at the same position and feels like kind of scratching spots. wondering it is normal or i received a defective one. i could not upload pics now, since isp of the college is down today, and the internet is damn slow.

btw, i heard rumor says the black switch on 6gv2 is a little bit different from cherry's black.

thanks.
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Title: 6gv2 keycaps problem
Post by: BlueRain on Thu, 04 November 2010, 13:30:13

Looks like there is a white dot on the top side corner?

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Title: 6gv2 keycaps problem
Post by: Azuremen on Thu, 04 November 2010, 13:31:44

I'm looking at my 6Gv2 and it has the same marks as well. I believe it is just an artifact from the molding process for their caps. If it really bothers you, they are the same profile as the Filco caps.

Here is a picture of some of the top row keys on my 6Gv2.

(http://imgur.com/OenN9.jpg)

Title: 6gv2 keycaps problem
Post by: leotnnz on Thu, 04 November 2010, 13:40:37

Quote from: Azuremen;242590

I'm looking at my 6Gv2 and it has the same marks as well. I believe it is just an artifact from the molding process for their caps. If it really bothers you, they are the same profile as the Filco caps.

Here is a picture of some of the top row keys on my 6Gv2.

Show Image

(http://imgur.com/OenN9.jpg)

thanks. exactly the same.
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Title: 6gv2 keycaps problem
Post by: tonyklo on Thu, 04 November 2010, 16:54:55

didn't notice it on the one i had : /
but shouldn't bother u that much lol ...

Title: 6gv2 keycaps problem
Post by: clickclack on Thu, 04 November 2010, 17:17:21

Quote from: ripster;242593

Molding marks.  Even Topres have them if you look hard enough.
My advice is to turn the keyboard around.

LoL!


To the OP-
Indeed they are just artifacts from the injection process. The vast majority of keys out there will have this, and it's usually on the back or bottom side. It shows up more on some than others, this can be in part due to the type of plastic, but  more often it's the particular deformation stress when the sprue is released or separated.

So in other words... no worries =)