Noppoo Choc Mini switch replacement

[Steakfries]

Hey Everyone! I'm brand new to these forums, was looking around a lot so i decided to register. I have a question about the noppoo choc mini, i've had this keyboard for around two months and the number two on the keyboard doesn't seem to register anymore. I also bought it on amazon and contacted the seller, they said they would send another cherry mx red switch to me. I honestly don't know how to replace the switches, soldering maybe involved is what i have been looking at? I could also just send the keyboard back and get it fixed, but i have to pay for shipping there and back.. I just hope more switches don't start to break on me lol. Any advice? Thanks in advance

[margo baggins]

switches have 2 legs that are hole through and soldered to the pcb, you have to unsolder these and the switch comes out.

If you are uk I can fix it for you no problem.

[Steakfries]

Nope.. I'm in the US

Is there anywhere i can get this done? Or should i just try it myself? Could you link a guide maybe please? I might be better off learning myself in case of future problems haha.

[simon_C]

Pick up a basic soldering kit from radioshack. runs you about 10$. Should come with desoldering braid.
Watch youtube videos on how to solder and desolder.
Practice on some old junk hardware, like an old modem card or something.

Then, once you feel comfortable doing it, replace the switch yourself.

Soldering really isnt difficult.

[Steakfries]

One more quick question, where could i buy individual switches? preferably reds? Thank you so much!

[davkol]

mechanicalkeyboards.com