Planck OLKB-48 Key Switch Top Housing Replacement

ID: 178456

Description: In this guide you will learn how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Use a keycap puller to remove all the keycaps from the keyboard.

2. Remove the six nuts using a 3.5 mm nut driver.

3. Flip the keyboard over.

4. Remove the six 6.2 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the lower case.

5. Remove the lower case.

6. Remove the thin layer of foam padding.

7. Separate the top layer of the board to access the broken key switch.

8. Remove the damaged key switch by pulling it out of the frame.

9. Place the broken switch down.
10. Get a replacement top housing and place it next to the broken switch.
11. Place the broken switch into the switch opener.

12. Apply pressure to the top housing.
13. Slowly lift the top housing. It should easily pop off the key switch.

14. Take the replacement top housing and place it on top of the key switch.
15. Push down firmly until it has connected to the bottom housing.

16. Place the fixed switch back into the keyboard frame.
17. Apply pressure to ensure it is attached securely.

18. Flip the keyboard over.
19. Reattach the thin foam layer.

20. Place the bottom frame back onto the keyboard frame.

21. Reinstall the six 6.2 mm Phillips #0 screws into the lower case.

22. Flip the keyboard over.
23. The nuts will have fallen off after Step 13, so place them on top of the screws.

24. Use a screwdriver with a 3.5 mm nut driver to secure the six nuts.

25. Place the keyboard frame back on the back plate.

26. Replace the 6 nuts removed in Step 3.

27. Use a screwdriver with a 3.5 mm nut driver to tighten the nuts.

28. Place the key caps back onto the switches.
29. Apply pressure to ensure they attach properly.

30. Finish replacing the remainder of the key caps.