![]() Tweezers will really help with picking up the small components and keep you from getting grease on your fingers. A hot-swappable keyboard is best for easy switch removal since there is no soldering required, all you will need is a switch puller. ![]() ![]() To remove and attach your switches to your keyboard, you’ll need to solder/de-solder them from the PCB. The easiest way is getting a switch opener, but if you have a small flathead screwdriver laying around, that will work too. To lube the switches, you’ll need to open them up first. We recommend a #2 or 5mm sized paint brush (affiliate) to apply the lubricant. You’ll need a small brush to apply the lube precisely to the switches. Also, it may produce inconsistent sound between each switch. Lubing clicky switches can result in accidently converting your switch to a quieter tactile sound. In general, it’s recommended to not lube clicky switches. We recommend the Krytox 205G if this is your first time. If you want to dampen the tactility more, Krytox 205G will work too.Ī lube that’s thicker or with a higher viscosity is best for linear switches. We recommend the Krytox 105 if this is your first time. The type of switch you have will determine which type of lube is required.Ī lube that’s thinner or with a lower viscosity is best for tactile switches. There are three main switch types: tactile, linear, and clicky. If you don’t feel like reading another post, here is a quick crash course. We have a full write up here on the best lube. Picking out the best lube is hardest part. You will need 6 tools to get the job done effectively. You can listen to a sound clip here of a keyboard before lubing and after lubing. If you want the best-sounding, smoothest feeling, and highest-quality board, lubing your switches is the way to go. Why Lube Your Switches?Īlthough it can be a time-intensive activity, lubing your switches improves your keyboard in so many different ways. The question is, are you ready to bring to bring your keyboard to the next level? If so, it’s time to bust out the lube. Lubing your mechanical keyboard switches is a right of passage into the mechanical keyboard hobby.
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