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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Neo.X on Thu, 13 September 2012, 10:57:03

Title: Is there a way to grease a topre keyboard?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 13 September 2012, 10:57:03

Just got  my RF 87U silent from  a member here, it's awesome!! Very comfortable and quiet to type on.
  :D :D:D
The only key that generates some squeaky noise is the Backsapce key. For a MX keyboase, normally I just use some grease on the stablizer and it works like a charm. For a topre switch, is there a way to grease it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Is there a way to grease a topre keyboard?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 13 September 2012, 13:07:50

bump. any help?

Title: Re: Is there a way to grease a topre keyboard?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 13 September 2012, 13:47:33

oh , ho ho ho, you need RO59, quite hard to get in the states.

and you're supposed to lube the "Shaft" of the keystem with it. mmmmm.... shaffft..

Title: Re: Is there a way to grease a topre keyboard?
Post by: AKIMbO on Thu, 13 September 2012, 13:55:11

You can try a tiny amount of white lithium based grease on the slider. Should be able to pick up that type of grease at home depot for uber cheap.

Title: Re: Is there a way to grease a topre keyboard?
Post by: Neo.X on Thu, 13 September 2012, 13:57:53

sounds difficult.  :( :(


I guess I will just enjoy me new RF. :D :D

Title: Re: Is there a way to grease a topre keyboard?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 13 September 2012, 14:03:39

Quote from: AKIMbO on Thu, 13 September 2012, 13:55:11

You can try a tiny amount of white lithium based grease on the slider. Should be able to pick up that type of grease at home depot for uber cheap.

No nononononono, grease was not designed for lubrication of vertical walls. Especially where the bottom and top are NOT sealed. DO NOT do this.

You need dry lubricant...... also, DO NOT use pencil led, it rubs off too quickly,