Author Topic: should I wash these clear switches before using them? (Read 1826 times)

godofdeath · « **on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:18:35 »

So I am in the processing of unsoldering the clear switches from that cherry board deal.

The switches are yellow in some areas and I was wondering if I should wash them or not before using them.

Arcanius · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:26:22 »

Simply: No.

Washing switches will remove the grease, and possibly even corrode the springs. You'd ruin the switches.

godofdeath · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:29:27 »

o i was only thinking of chucking the clear piece not the whole thing

but ok

BiNiaRiS · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:33:01 »

If they are yellowed i would assume that washing them wouldn't really do much.

At the same time though if you are just washing the clear portion of the switch only i don't see how it could hurt. Maybe just a hot water rinse?

Atenacius · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:49:39 »

Will that retr0bright work for it or is it only for ABS plastics?

Tony · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:58:05 »

Not all keyboards can be washed. They are made so cheap that you can throw it away when it's dirty

Zet · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:28:56 »

I wouldn't run the chance of loosing or wasting them about this, in the end, the keycap is what matters esthetically right? if the switch works fine I don't see a reason for taking the risk.
Before doing something directly to the switches, ask and search around for a right way to do it, don't rush into water.

godofdeath · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 21:51:47 »

so its yes, no, throw in sink with soap like the gigabyte motherboard, and pee on it?

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Author Topic: should I wash these clear switches before using them? (Read 1826 times)