# 5. Hot Swapping Keyswitches (Version 2022-01-10)

5.1 Hot Swapping Demo

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5.2 Necessary tools and components

* Keyswitches: **5-legged MX Cherry and Gateron keyswitches** work best
* Keyswitch puller
* Keycap puller

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Not compatible with Kailh switches and low profile switches.
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5.3 Summary

1. Remove all the keycaps with the keycap puller that came with your keyboard.
2. 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.
3. &#x20;Insert the new keyswitch.