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How to Replace KBD67 Lite R3 Keyboard Switch Spring

How to Replace KBD67 Lite R3 Keyboard Switch Spring

Frank Loi

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Even though keyboard switches are made to last longer than your average office keyboard, switch springs wear out over time, and you may notice a diminished typing experience. This guide demonstrates how to replace the switch springs in a KBD67 Lite R3 keyboard that is hot-swappable, although this process will be similar for most mechanical keyboards. The switches being used to demonstrate the replacement in this guide are the Glorious Pandas by Glorious Gaming.

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    • Align the keycap puller to the keycap.

    • Gently pull vertically on the keycap to remove it, exposing the key switch.

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    • Align the key switch puller with the key switch that you're removing.

    • Pull the key switch out of the keyboard.

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    • Locate the side of the switch that has latches.

    • Place the side of the switch with latches on top of the key switch opener legs.

    • Apply gentle force pushing the switch down on the switch opener to open up the switch.

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    • Remove the top housing and stem to reveal the switch spring.

    • Remove the switch spring and proceed to replace it with another spring of your choice.

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    • Locate the side of the switch that has legs, then place the switch on top of the spring. with the legs facing the metal plate.

    • Push the top and bottom housing together to assemble the switch.

    • Do not do this on the switch opener. The switch opener was used for photography purposes.

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    • Locate the switch pin holes on your keyboard.

    • Locate the pins on your key switch and line it up with the keyboard pin holes.

    • Apply gentle force pushing down until it clicks onto place.

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    • Put the key cap back onto the switch.

    • Test the keyboard input and ensure that everything is functioning correctly.

Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Frank you did an amazing job on this one. I always wondered how to replace a keyboard key and finally you provided a perfect guide. Your introduction covers everything one needs to know including the parts required - thank you for the where to buy links. Talking about the guide it's clear and precise - all steps are documented well with those amazing parts focused pictures. Language is easy to read and understand. After reading your guide I feel more confident now to replace the key or the spring within.

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