Author Topic: switch under Windows key sticks on my Matias Quiet Pro (i think)  (Read 1016 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline belac

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 62
switch under Windows key sticks on my Matias Quiet Pro (i think)
« on: Tue, 30 September 2014, 13:44:17 »
As the title says, the switch for my windows key sticks on my quiet pro. I don't see anything visibly causing it.  The key/switch isn't visibly stuck in the down position, but that keystroke is sent as if I am holding it down. I tap it a few times and it works as it should. Any ideas how to fix?  I'm not sure the age of the board as I'm at least the third person to own it.

Offline jacobolus

  • Posts: 3670
  • Location: San Francisco, CA
Re: switch under Windows key sticks on my Matias Quiet Pro (i think)
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 30 September 2014, 18:11:31 »
I’m guessing the little metal contacts in the switch are getting stuck pressed together. You can maybe figure it out by taking the switch apart: this can be done by sliding two tiny screwdrivers or other thin pieces of metal between the switch housing top piece and the little plastic flaps from the housing bottom piece that hold the switch together. Slide your metal pieces in, pry the little flaps outward slightly, and pull up just slightly, and the spring inside the switch should do the rest. You can then visually inspect the inside of the switch, and reassemble the parts.

In some cases you might need to actually remove the little metal contact pieces to fix it, if e.g. one is bent out of shape. That would require desoldering the switch from the PCB.

In the worst case, you can solder a new switch into that spot.

If you can’t figure it out yourself or don’t have the tools to desolder/solder the switch, you might try emailing Matias support. They’re pretty friendly and helpful in my experience.

Offline belac

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 62
Re: switch under Windows key sticks on my Matias Quiet Pro (i think)
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 30 September 2014, 18:17:59 »
thanks so much for the reply and instructions. i will try that when i get back to work tomorrow. I've  been looking for an excuse to buy some soldering equipment anyway...