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Title: PLEASE HELP [Chattering Keys, only with keycaps?]
Post by: amsmagic on Mon, 23 February 2015, 23:58:03

Hi guyys.

I own a RAZR Blackwindow ultimate. Brand new out of the box, it's arrayed with chattering keys, about 5 orr 6 different letterrss. But, when I take the keycaps off, the chattering goes away when I press the switches without the caps. any ideas why?

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP [Chattering Keys, only with keycaps?]
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 24 February 2015, 00:00:05

Return and buy something that is from a better OEM. 

Seriously probably just a bad solder job.  Razer are not known for quality boards.  Just marketing hype.

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP [Chattering Keys, only with keycaps?]
Post by: amsmagic on Tue, 24 February 2015, 00:06:39

but can you explain why the problem goes away if i take the keycaps off?

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP [Chattering Keys, only with keycaps?]
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 24 February 2015, 00:09:53

Actually now that I think about it, those are cherry clones.  It could be the extra mass with the cap on the stem changes resonant frequencies.  This is just a wild shot in the dark.  Either way the board is broke. 

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP [Chattering Keys, only with keycaps?]
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 24 February 2015, 03:32:18

Or could be with the keycaps on you press the switches slightly different, and the chatter occurs, but with keycaps off you are more careful, or perhaps push the switch stems straight down, and no chattering.

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP [Chattering Keys, only with keycaps?]
Post by: Oobly on Tue, 24 February 2015, 04:02:05

Agree with all the above posters. Return it for a replacement. If the replacement also does it, ask for your money back and buy something better.