5. Hot Swapping Keyswitches (Version 2022-01-10)
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5.1 Hot Swapping Demo
5.2 Necessary tools and components
Keyswitches: 5-legged MX Cherry and Gateron keyswitches work best
Keyswitch puller
Keycap puller
Not compatible with Kailh switches and low profile switches.
5.3 Summary
Remove all the keycaps with the keycap puller that came with your keyboard.
Remove a single keyswitch at a time. Pull out the keyswitch with a keyswitch puller, it should not take a lot of force. If the keyswitch is not coming out, try orienting it from a different angle.
Insert the new keyswitch.