Here is a useful device intended to open an alps switch for swapping internals and mods of that nature.
Sandy has sent these from Okinawa for you lucky forum members to claim as your own.
In the picture you can see on the far left the original item.
It is a pencil used for marking your score during a golf game.
Sandy has carved the plastic into a perfect fit for all Alps switches.
See how I stick it in in the photo.
Push down firmly so the latches on either side disengage.
Then you can pull the top of the switch out. They are stiff but will come with a good tug.
Now you can remove or add a clicking spring or do whatever it is you keyboard nuts do
Also pictured is the 'beetle' the mark 2 of the device made from a wall socket cover. This version requires only one hand and I will be keeping sorry.
I will try and carve the last original pencil into a device so I will have 6 to give away.
No charge just send me your address and I will post it in a card free of charge.
All thanks to Sandy for being a ****ing legend!