We need PCBs that have hot-swap for the alphas or areas that aren't impacted by various layout compatibility needs.
Has anyone done that yet?
It'd have to be a hybrid to allow for folks who want stepped capslock, or other layout changes, as the sockets won't allow for these situations, but especially for a 103/105 board a *lot* of keys won't be moving and could probably work just fine with hot-swap sockets.
One would still have to solder in the switches that can change depending on the layout you prefer (mostly bottom row, ISO enter, etc).. but for the static keys.. hotswap.
*encourages everyone to suggest this brilliant idea in every possible future IC*