Tofu65 Key Switch Replacement

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Introduction

This guide shows how to replace a key switch on a Tofu65 keyboard with hot-swappable sockets. This is done by removing the old switch from the keyboard and replacing it with a new one. No soldering or prior experience is required to replace the switches.

What you need

Step 1 Key Switch

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Unplug the power cord.

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Step 2

Remove the keycap by using a dedicated keycap remover or creating a hook-like tool with paperclips or using other tools.
Ensure that you pull it straight up without damaging the switch.

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Step 3

Clean the keycap either by swabbing the inside and outside with a wet cotton swab or submerging the keycap in a small container with warm water for 30 minutes.
Hand/dish soap can be used as well but not necessary.
Dry the keycaps.
DO NOT leave the keycaps in sunlight or else they could warp.

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Step 4

In order to remove the switch, locate the two switch housing pins near the top and bottom of the switch that hold it in the keyboard plate.

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Step 5

The switch can be removed with a dedicated switch remover or two small flat head screwdrivers.
Pinch the dedicated switch remover tool on the two housing pins or push them in with the two screwdrivers.

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Step 6

The switch should become loose.
Pull the switch straight up and out of the socket.

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Step 7

Before replacing the switch, ensure that the new switch does not have any bent pins.
If the pins are bent on the new switch, carefully bend them back so that they are pointing straight.

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Step 8

Line up the pins with the sockets on the keyboard.

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Step 9

Firmly push straight down.
The switch should click into place and should fit tightly in the keyboard plate.
Ensure that it is level and flush.

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Step 10

Pop the respective keycaps back onto the switch by pushing straight down and firmly so that the cap fits all the way onto the switch.
Make sure that there is no residual moisture as any moisture can leak into the keyboard and cause water damage/break the entire keyboard.

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