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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Rafen on Fri, 20 July 2012, 19:51:55
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I was switching keycaps it when I took the F5 key off the stem came out of the switch. :-[ The stem broke and I was wondering if anyone knew someone who could replace a switch on a Leopold FC500?
If you know someone let me know. I really don't want to have to buy another board because of this and I don't wanna use the keyboard without that keycap and switch because I'm freaking OCD about stuff like that.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Rafen
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It should be an easy fix. It should just be 2 solder points. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself I would be willing to do it for you if you send the postage. I've done it for a few others. it would be a win-win situations, because I've always been curious about the build quality of leopold : P
EDIT: I also have tons of spare switches, so I could send you one even if you wanna do it yourself :D
for free :P
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Man! I would send it to you if you would be willing to do it and I could throw in some extra $$$ for your troubles. The keyboard has brown switches so if you want I could order one from WASD keyboards and send it with the board. I would try it but haven't used a solder gun a lot and don't really trust myself doing it.
Thanks a lot and you can PM me with where to send it and how much you would charge.
Thanks again,
Rafen
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aaaaah man, the only switch type I don't have a ton of, In fact, I have none. xD.
If you could just buy the switch you don't really have to worry about sending me any extra cash, it's all good.
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Ok I will purchase a switch and just have it sent to your house then I will mail the board also. Thanks a lot for this. True lifesaver.