Introduction
Unfortunately, this was done after my teardown, so I don't have photos.
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If you have a barebones keyboard, skip this step
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Use the included wire keycap puller to remove the keycaps
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Get the wire around opposite sides of the keycap, then pull straight up until it comes off
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For keys larger than the tab key, lift from one side to release, then lift with your fingers from the center.
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Use the included metal keyswitch puller to remove the keyswitches.
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Do not attempt to remove the stabilizers (supports)
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Place the keyboard upside down
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Use the included hex key to loosen the screws on the bottom.
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Turn back the right way up, taking care to not lose any screws in the process
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Lift up frame around the board
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Use the included screwdriver to remove the black screws on the pcb
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All these screws use the same bit and same length
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Flip PCB forward to free from the case
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Take care of the mode-selection switch near the top of the PCB
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This switch is fragile and will break if re-inserted incorrectly. For safety, don't toggle this switch while the PCB is removed
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Unscrew the golden screws that are marked with wide white circles.
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The screws with smaller/no circles are to hold in the stabilizers/stabs. Don't remove these yet
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All the screws in this step are the same bit and same length
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Once unscrewed, lift up the PCB away from the foam and top plate
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Each stab is secured with a clip and a single screw, and each stab is connected to another stab with a metal rod
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Unscrew both screws from a pair of stabs, then lift away from the tabs when removing
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