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Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: fluxrez on Tue, 06 September 2011, 20:40:34

Pulled these little clear plastic nubs out of the old shift key.  They were tight.  They are not tight on the new shift key and fall out when I turn the key over...  Did I do something wrong?  Is this common?  Any ideas on fixing it?

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Edit: I probably should have posted this in the keycaps sub forum

Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: sordna on Tue, 06 September 2011, 22:02:37

stick a piece of paper in there to make the joint tighter

Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: jpm804 on Tue, 06 September 2011, 22:33:53

Yes it happens... is that the RGB set from the group buy, I think I reported someone else saying that when they tried inserting the stablizer piece it was looser.

But sordna is right in stick a piece of paper or plastic in there to make it more snug. Also I see you removed the stablizer also.I might recommend sticking that back on then reattaching the keycap since I think that method might be easier.

Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: Atenacius on Tue, 06 September 2011, 22:42:27

You might also want to lubricate the stabilizer wire if any of the original has rubbed off. After I replaced the keys on my Das, I noticed a few of my stabilizer keys were mushy and produced a less pronounced click than the other keys.

Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: fluxrez on Tue, 06 September 2011, 23:00:58

paper worked amazingly well... thank you sir.  Still working on getting the key back on the board.

EDIT:
bam!

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Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: jpm804 on Tue, 06 September 2011, 23:27:11

Nice... is that a Rosewill? and how did you remove the logo?

Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: fluxrez on Tue, 06 September 2011, 23:31:31

Quote from: jpm804;411851

Nice... is that a Rosewill? and how did you remove the logo?

I scratched it off lightly with a pocket knife, then used a very fine sandpaper... it doesn't look perfect... I plan on covering it with something at some point.

Yeah, don't try it at home kids =P

Title: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: reaper on Wed, 07 September 2011, 00:44:31

Nice!  Now you could pass it off as a Filco. =P   In fact, I thought it was a Filco when I first saw the pic.

I don't like that Rosewill logo either.  Not very subtle. lol

Title: Re: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: fluxrez on Sat, 02 November 2013, 13:02:45

Using a MAGIC ERASER works great too, (for removing logos), but it shines up the keyboard... =(

Title: Re: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 02 November 2013, 14:05:52

People should stop feeling embarrassed to own generic-budget brands.

SAME factories, SAME technology,   Why the shame??....   This is exactly where the advertisers and scam-mers TRICK YOU into misappropriating your resources.....   

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Title: Re: Installing keycaps for the first time
Post by: BucklingSpring on Sat, 02 November 2013, 18:27:56

I will use a poor analogy.

Henckels knives

One fellow
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/PZ93C/Henckels_intl_logo.png)

vs

2 fellows
(http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/images/9/92/Logo_zwilling2.jpg)

Same factory somewhat same technology... Very different quality.

Many companies stamp their brand on the one fellow Henckels... Yes made by Henckels, but still lesser quality.

That said, there is no shame to own a lesser knife. It doesn't make you a lesser cook.

Quote from: tp4tissue on Sat, 02 November 2013, 14:05:52

People should stop feeling embarrassed to own generic-budget brands.

SAME factories, SAME technology,   Why the shame??....   This is exactly where the advertisers and scam-mers TRICK YOU into misappropriating your resources.....   

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(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/8dcf9699.gif)