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Title: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Tue, 18 September 2012, 07:03:33: Hello guys,

well so, im new here and looking for ideas
how i can repair/replace my SteelSeries 7G "F" keycap.
On the back of the keycap there the mount for the cherry mx cross
is broken in half so i basically need a single replacement keycap for it
but i dont feel like spending 40€ for a full set of keycaps (especially because i couldnt use all of the keycaps
anyways due to the modified layout).
So if anyone has an idea of how to replace this please leave a comment.

thanks and greetings

bounce
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 18 September 2012, 08:00:49: I read in a thread earlier that the only way is either buy an entire full set of new keys or send it for SteelSeries to replace the keys for you.
Edit: Here's the post that I read it in: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35654.msg664704#msg664704
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Tue, 18 September 2012, 08:47:52: hm yes that sounds pretty bad :<
but all i need is a simple F keycap which i dont think is
special in any type or form.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 18 September 2012, 09:23:01: You can get a new 37-key set (A-Z and arrowkeys) which should match pretty well. The best option is to see if any GH'ers have a steelseries and have replaced the keycaps. They might be able to get you the one.
Another option is to replace it with a compatible keycap from another keyboard. Lots of people replace their CMstorm and filco keycaps. I don't have a steelseries, but I'm pretty sure they all use the "OEM PROFILE".
A final option is to get a single keycap made up by WASDkeyboards. It should be the same profile.

I'd offer to send you mine, but It's part of a dvorak set, and completely the wrong profile and colour.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Tue, 18 September 2012, 09:26:20: i guess ill have to read some more about keycaps and profiles to see which ones match
and which dont. sofar im using the numblock "5" as a replacement :D
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 19 September 2012, 15:16:13: Just go to the steelseries web site and put in a ticket. I got almost every key on my SS7G replaced for free. They got a lot of complaints that their keys were wearing too fast and they were unhappy with it so they will replace up to 10 keys at a time.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Wed, 19 September 2012, 18:02:59: Oh, that sounds decent.
I will give it a try then, thanks for the hint!
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 20 September 2012, 01:21:13: Cotact qtan about getting a new set.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: i488 on Thu, 20 September 2012, 03:10:29: i can find you some 260RMB (104set PBT) keycaps for 6gv2/7g on taobao.
(http://img04.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i4/48882528/T2E1FYXl8cXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)
(http://img01.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i1/48882528/T2qAlTXaFdXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)
(http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/48882528/T2kTSbXcBaXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)
(http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/48882528/T26iNJXa0cXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)
(http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/48882528/T2fjRSXcJdXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Thu, 20 September 2012, 11:31:54: Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 20 September 2012, 01:21:13
Cotact qtan about getting a new set.

I have allready openend a Support Ticket on the SteelSeries website now
but who is that qtan? someone here on the forums?
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Thu, 20 September 2012, 11:38:01: Quote from: i488 on Thu, 20 September 2012, 03:10:29
i can find you some 260RMB (104set PBT) keycaps for 6gv2/7g on taobao.

Thanks.
Eventho i seem to fail finding them myself
Number 1 and 3 look quite interesting to me.
How much are these, so i know for future plans since i dont feel like
buying a whole new keycap set as of right now (money doesnt grow on trees for a poor student ^^)
Do they sell german layout keycaps too?
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 20 September 2012, 18:30:20: Quote from: bounce on Thu, 20 September 2012, 11:31:54
Quote from: TheProfosist on Thu, 20 September 2012, 01:21:13
Cotact qtan about getting a new set.

I have allready openend a Support Ticket on the SteelSeries website now
but who is that qtan? someone here on the forums?
Yeah, here's his webstore:
http://www.vendio.com/stores/E-sports-Gaming-equipments/

I don't see the steelseries set up there, though.

He, and lin can also act as TaoBao agents. Here's their subforums where you can ask about that.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=101.0
http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=81.0
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Thu, 20 September 2012, 18:39:40: Thanks a bunch, ill get onto that as soon as i know more about
my support ticket on SteelSeries.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Wed, 26 September 2012, 14:55:54: Today i got a response by SteelSeries but they said they dont have any replacement keycaps
left for my product so i guess ill have to find a keycap elsewhere.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: danielucf on Wed, 26 September 2012, 19:20:36: Quote from: bounce on Wed, 26 September 2012, 14:55:54
Today i got a response by SteelSeries but they said they dont have any replacement keycaps
left for my product so i guess ill have to find a keycap elsewhere.
I have a slightly shiny set I can give you my F key. I'll take a picture when I get home to see just how shiny that one key is. I think the worst were wasd so "f" might be alright.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Wed, 26 September 2012, 22:33:35: It doesnt rly matter how used it is tbh ;)
I tried fixing the mount on the back of the key with some glue and cut out the cross for the mount but
it didnt work out sofar :/
Would be cool if u can check for it in case u got a spare one.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: danielucf on Fri, 28 September 2012, 20:15:36: Quote from: bounce on Wed, 26 September 2012, 22:33:35
It doesnt rly matter how used it is tbh ;)
I tried fixing the mount on the back of the key with some glue and cut out the cross for the mount but
it didnt work out sofar :/
Would be cool if u can check for it in case u got a spare one.
I found the key but it is pretty shiny since I used it for about a year and a half. I'll give it to you. If you want all the old keys from my SS7G which does not include the tenkey, or arrows, or the 9 keys above the arrows you could just pay for the flat rate box and I'll send it all to you. Send me a PM.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: imadeanaccounttoseepics on Sat, 29 September 2012, 11:08:16: Quote from: i488 on Thu, 20 September 2012, 03:10:29
i can find you some 260RMB (104set PBT) keycaps for 6gv2/7g on taobao.
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Can I get a link please? I have a 6GV2 and those buttons are the one I'm trying to find!
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: satan_claus on Mon, 01 October 2012, 15:24:45: Quote from: imadeanaccounttoseepics on Sat, 29 September 2012, 11:08:16
Quote from: i488 on Thu, 20 September 2012, 03:10:29
i can find you some 260RMB (104set PBT) keycaps for 6gv2/7g on taobao.
Show Image
(http://img04.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i4/48882528/T2E1FYXl8cXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img01.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i1/48882528/T2qAlTXaFdXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/48882528/T2kTSbXcBaXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/48882528/T26iNJXa0cXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)

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(http://img02.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/i2/48882528/T2fjRSXcJdXXXXXXXX_!!48882528.jpg)

Can I get a link please? I have a 6GV2 and those buttons are the one I'm trying to find!

i also require replacement keys for my 6GV2 after poor and disappointing support from Steelseries and came across these links on taobao. if someone could help translate and share the contact info for the vendor it would be greatly appreciated. i'm in Canada and finding replacements has been difficult.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10096470814&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1349122223_410_144755376

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.48.3.ddbbeb&id=14422925797

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=14908719908&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1349122931_4k3_1311650581

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=10165460586&ali_trackid=2:mm_14507416_2297358_8935934:1349122934_4k1_507330337
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: imadeanaccounttoseepics on Mon, 01 October 2012, 18:21:59: All $200? Wtf?
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Mon, 01 October 2012, 20:13:10: Those aren't in USD/CAND are they? :\
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:17:01: No as stated rnb divide by 8 the add like 10% for an intermidiary
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:36:14: Quote from: TheProfosist on Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:17:01
No as stated rnb divide by 8 the add like 10% for an intermidiary
Ah yeah, gotcha :)
Title: Re: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: TheProfosist on Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:38:02: Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:36:14
Quote from: TheProfosist on Tue, 02 October 2012, 01:17:01
No as stated rnb divide by 8 the add like 10% for an intermidiary
Ah yeah, gotcha :)
just realised that was supposed to be rmb, seems you still got what i ment though.
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Tue, 02 October 2012, 19:51:26: I guess taobao doesnt offer these keycap sets in german layout huh?:<
Title: Re: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 03 October 2012, 01:03:17: Quote from: bounce on Tue, 02 October 2012, 19:51:26
I guess taobao doesnt offer these keycap sets in german layout huh?:<
that would be highly doubtful
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:30:25: seems like its near impossible to get german layout keycaps for a 7g then :<
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: whiteduck on Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:58:29: I would be interested in buying or trading for the white PBT sets either printed or engraved if anyone can find them.
I also just asked Lin if she could find some in her vendor forum.
Thanks,
Whiteduck
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: tillertow on Fri, 12 October 2012, 05:23:34: Hi, i actually have a lot of spare keys for the 6Gv2 board, almost two full sets (scandinavian layout)...i'd probably have an F key lying around, want me to take a look?
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: bounce on Fri, 12 October 2012, 08:44:37: That would be amazing!
Title: Re: SteelSeries 7G Single Replacement Keycap
Post by: tillertow on Fri, 12 October 2012, 09:07:02: Found one :)
the F letter is a little grayish out in the lower part, but it's not too noticeable.

(http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/1883/img0067ab.jpg)

Anyways, PM me so we can figure out the shipping/address part (going out now for a while tho :) ).