How to Replace KBD67 Lite R3 Keyboard Switch Spring

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Description: Even though keyboard switches are made to last...

Steps:

  1. Align the keycap puller to the keycap.
  2. Gently pull vertically on the keycap to remove it, exposing the key switch.
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  4. Align the key switch puller with the key switch that you're removing.
  5. Pull the key switch out of the keyboard.
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  7. Locate the side of the switch that has latches.
  8. Place the side of the switch with latches on top of the key switch opener legs.
  9. Apply gentle force pushing the switch down on the switch opener to open up the switch.
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  11. Remove the top housing and stem to reveal the switch spring.
  12. Remove the switch spring and proceed to replace it with another spring of your choice.
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  14. 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.
  15. Push the top and bottom housing together to assemble the switch.
  16. Do not do this on the switch opener. The switch opener was used for photography purposes.
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  18. Locate the switch pin holes on your keyboard.
  19. Locate the pins on your key switch and line it up with the keyboard pin holes.
  20. Apply gentle force pushing down until it clicks onto place.
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  22. Put the key cap back onto the switch.
  23. Test the keyboard input and ensure that everything is functioning correctly.
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