Sticky MX Blue switch (Filco)

[Cats]

I've had a Filco TKL blue as my first mechanical keyboard for a few months now and have more or less loved it. However, I went to use my computer one mourning and found the switch under the 'q' key feels sticky. I don't distinctly remember spilling anything in it, but I do eat and drink at my computer occasionally, so that could be it.

It still registers with no problem, but It feels like the white part of the blue switch is not releasing, therefore not making a click, the tactile bump is very subdued and there is almost a 'sticky' resistance all the way down. Hence my belief that something has gotten into the switch.

Now the important part; how should I go about fixing this? As I understand it, it's very difficult to replace the switches on a plate mounted board so I'd like to know what you guys would suggest, or if replacement is necessary, the best way to go about it.
Thanks a lot for the help.

[CPTBadAss]

As I understand it, it's very difficult to replace the switches on a plate mounted board so I'd like to know what you guys would suggest, or if replacement is necessary, the best way to go about it.

It's not really that hard. You can pop out the switch from the plate without desoldering the whole board. I know this because I recently replaced 4-5 switches on my KMAC without desoldering the whole thing. Try cleaning it with isopropyl alcohol. If that doesn't work replace it.

[MOZ]

I've had a Filco TKL blue as my first mechanical keyboard for a few months now and have more or less loved it. However, I went to use my computer one mourning and found the switch under the 'q' key feels sticky. I don't distinctly remember spilling anything in it, but I do eat and drink at my computer occasionally, so that could be it.

It still registers with no problem, but It feels like the white part of the blue switch is not releasing, therefore not making a click, the tactile bump is very subdued and there is almost a 'sticky' resistance all the way down. Hence my belief that something has gotten into the switch.

Now the important part; how should I go about fixing this? As I understand it, it's very difficult to replace the switches on a plate mounted board so I'd like to know what you guys would suggest, or if replacement is necessary, the best way to go about it.
Thanks a lot for the help.

This is with common with blues in humid and even mildly dusty/polluted areas. This has happened with every Cherry MX Blue I have owned for more than a year in India. As CPT said, remove then, clean, if it doesn't help, replace.

[Cats]

This is with common with blues in humid and even mildly dusty/polluted areas. This has happened with every Cherry MX Blue I have owned for more than a year in India. As CPT said, remove then, clean, if it doesn't help, replace.

I live in Australia next to a pottery, so that could very well be it. There is always some hidden quirk with these things you never hear about.
I'll have a go at desoldering the switch then. Thanks a lot.

[rowdy]

You could try mashing the key - pressing it repeatedly to clear whatever is causing it to stick.

Worked for me with a very, very minor liquid spillage.