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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Bongoojingie on Wed, 28 September 2011, 09:59:18
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Hello,
I currently use a SteelSeries 7G keyboard and I like some features of it (the media keys, lack of left windows button). However, I'm really interested in trying out Cherry MX Blues instead of the Blacks.
However, I'm pretty sure the switches are plate mounted and will thus require re-soldering if I want to replace the stems and springs. I have no experience with soldering and really don't want to do it with my current keyboard because I need to use something! With work, I have no idea how long it would take for me to do this whole project.
Was hoping there might be somebody on this forum that would A) have more experience with the work and B) be willing to do it for some $$ + the required materials.
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yea don't be afraid to learn, especially with cherry switches, the solder points are so big, you don't need to learn precision really, 1hr of watching youtube how to solder, and a few bucks in a cheap solder iron, breadboard and stuff and you'll get going pretty messily.
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The work doesn't necessarily scare me, per se. I just know that with the time I have, I'd rather be doing other things and it would be a lot easier to pay somebody else ;)
If nobody speaks up, I guess I'll try and find the time.