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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: godofdeath on Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:18:35

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: godofdeath on Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:18:35

So I am in the processing of unsoldering the clear switches from that cherry board deal.

The switches are yellow in some areas and I was wondering if I should wash them or not before using them.

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: Arcanius on Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:26:22

Simply: No.

Washing switches will remove the grease, and possibly even corrode the springs. You'd ruin the switches.

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: godofdeath on Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:29:27

o i was only thinking of chucking the clear piece not the whole thing

but ok

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: BiNiaRiS on Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:33:01

If they are yellowed i would assume that washing them wouldn't really do much.

At the same time though if you are just washing the clear portion of the switch only i don't see how it could hurt. Maybe just a hot water rinse?

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: Atenacius on Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:49:39

Will that retr0bright work for it or is it only for ABS plastics?

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: Tony on Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:58:05

(http://666kb.com/i/btsyfzvah1m6uawm3.jpg)

Not all keyboards can be washed. They are made so cheap that you can throw it away when it's dirty

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: Zet on Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:28:56

I wouldn't run the chance of loosing or wasting them about this, in the end, the keycap is what matters esthetically right? if the switch works fine I don't see a reason for taking the risk.
Before doing something directly to the switches, ask and search around for a right way to do it, don't rush into water.

Title: should I wash these clear switches before using them?
Post by: godofdeath on Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:51:47

so its yes, no, throw in sink with soap like the gigabyte motherboard, and pee on it?