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Offline JSaintS

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How to replace switched
« on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 12:02:58 »
I would like to change the switches on my keyboard, I have blue for the moment, and it's making to much noise for when my GF sleeps next to me ^^
I would like to put something that makes less noise.

The thing is that I have a keycool 87 with backlit, and I'm a bit afraid because it's new (4 month) and because I actualy don't know if it's possible/easy to do.

Can you guys help me with a guide or something like that.

thanks a lot!
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Re: How to replace switched
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 12:11:07 »
Is it plate mount or have LEDs? if so it's going to be quite a bit harder
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Re: How to replace switched
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 12:13:06 »
it's backlit, don't know if it's plate mounted, how can I know it?
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Re: How to replace switched
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 12:37:58 »
It's plate with led, so have to desolder all the led and switch. It's a lot of work. I think you would be better off try to trade it with someone for red, black, or browns version or another similar keyboard.
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Re: How to replace switched
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 13:15:54 »
Or just buy a second keyboard.
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Re: How to replace switched
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 13:17:53 »
Buy her earplugs and tell it's because you care about her too much to see her sleepy all day. Then get head and type away.
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Re: How to replace switched
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 07 November 2012, 13:20:56 »
Quote from: lysol on Wed, 07 November 2012, 12:37:58
It's plate with led, so have to desolder all the led and switch. It's a lot of work. I think you would be better off try to trade it with someone for red, black, or browns version or another similar keyboard.

I like to keep it simple, I use one keyboard, I don't see the goal of having a second one (not as addicted as some of the person here ... I may become a bit more addicted in the futur ^^)

but the trade can be something I can try for sure! :)
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