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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: greghaki on Fri, 09 January 2015, 21:14:28

Title: fixing my sticky keyboard
Post by: greghaki on Fri, 09 January 2015, 21:14:28

Hello all!

This is my first post here.

I spilled something on my mechanical board and I tried to fix it. 5 keys are sticky and I cannot get them unstuck. My board is a few years old and in great condition other than this. Is there anyone here who knows how to or can point me in the direction of where I can get thisrepaired? Im not sure where to start .

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: fixing my sticky keyboard
Post by: phoenix1234 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 21:19:17

Quote from: greghaki on Fri, 09 January 2015, 21:14:28

Hello all!

This is my first post here.

I spilled something on my mechanical board and I tried to fix it. 5 keys are sticky and I cannot get them unstuck. My board is a few years old and in great condition other than this. Is there anyone here who knows how to or can point me in the direction of where I can get thisrepaired? Im not sure where to start .

Thanks in advance!

Usually the sticky issue is because of dust. If your mechanical keyboard is Cherry MX family, you can clean the switch with isopropil 90-95%. You can search the board for further information, I believe there are many discussion around this topic.

Title: Re: fixing my sticky keyboard
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 10 January 2015, 01:59:27

Welcome to Geekhack!

What switch?  If they are clicky (e.g. MX blue or green) and depending on what you spilled (Coke, orange juice?) you might end up having to replace the switches to be sure.

You can try rinsing them out with 95% isopropyl alcohol.

Or if you would simply prefer someone to replace the switches for you, have a look in this thread (slightly out of date): http://wiki.geekhack.org/index.php?title=Keyboard_Modification_Services