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How to replace keycaps on a mechanical keyboard (so it can live forever)
Mechanical keyboards have legendary durability, but just like any long-lasting instrument, that doesn't mean they don't require periodic replacement parts. Let's take our favorite mechanical keyboard and give it a new set of keys.
Why change keyboard keys? nine0203
RELATED: If you haven't tried a mechanical keyboard yet, you're missing out.
If you have a favorite keyboard, why would you want to change keys? There are two main reasons:
- Durability . As we discussed in Our guide to mechanical keyboards mechanical keyboards are much more durable than the cheaper, more common rubber dome keyboards. But that just means that their switches are more durable - plastic keycaps can still wear out significantly, meaning you may need to replace them after a few years of use.
nine0220 - Setting . Hardcore keyboard fans love to customize their keyboards, and replacing keycaps is a relatively inexpensive way to do so. Not only can you get keycaps with different "feel" but you can also find them in a variety of colors, fonts, and even buy custom keycaps with face art or in various 3D printed shapes.
Please note that this guide only applies to nine0208 mechanical Keyboards - If you don't know what kind of keyboard you have, it's most likely a rubber dome keyboard and this guide doesn't apply. (Although we strongly recommend buy yourself a good mechanical keyboard if you are interested.)
Wear is always uneven: gaming has worn down the W key, daily typing has polished the E, and the Q still looks brand new. Luckily, manufacturers of mechanical keyboard switches understand that their switches will outlive the keys attached to them, much like a car outlasts its first set of tires, and that's it.
nine0208 very easy to update your old keyboard with new keys.
RELATED: HTG reviews CODE keyboard: old-school design meets modern convenience
In today's guide, we are going to restore the WASD CODE keyboard that we originally bought and tested back in 2013 . Since then, the keyboard has been widely used in everyday life and still performs well (albeit with some worn keys). This is the perfect candidate for a facelift, so let's see what you need to know to buy new keys and then learn how to replace the old set with the new one. nine0005
Choosing replacement keys for a mechanical keyboard
The hardest part of rebuilding a mechanical keyboard isn't the actual physical replacement of the keys, it's making sure you get the right replacement parts.
While we discuss the various parts of mechanical keyboards in the above guide, there are only two terms you need to keep in mind when buying mechanical keyboard replacement keys: stem and keycap.
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The stem of a mechanical keyboard switch is the post to which the key is attached, often shaped like a + sign or (in some rarer cases) a circle or rectangle. The "cap" is a plastic shell attached to the stem - what most people think of as a real keyboard key. In the photo above, you can see a bare Cherry-branded switch stem surrounded by switches with keycaps attached.
A bit of keyboard anatomy, let's take a look at your shopping list.
Stem Type: Your Compatibility Index
First, you need to determine the brand of switches on your keyboard. You can do this by checking with the manufacturer, checking the documentation that came with the keyboard, searching for the keyboard model number online, or even removing one keyboard cover and examining the physical switch to find a small label you can use to reference. (If you've never removed a keycap before, skip to the next section for pointers.) nine0005 Left to right: Cherry, Alps and Topre shifter bars
The vast majority of mechanical keyboards made after 1985 use Cherry MX switches (top left), but that's no guarantee that your keyboard will work (especially if you're refurbishing a really old keyboard).
Not only will you find completely incompatible key switches like the Alps switches with their rectangular stems shown above the center, but you will also find third party switches that could potentially be compatible with Cherry keys. Torpe branded switches have a round stem as shown above right, but some switch versions have a Cherry MX stem mounted in the center of the round stem, allowing these versions of Torpe switches to accept Cherry keycaps. nine0005
This is most likely a recent purchase, but there is a very good chance it uses genuine Cherry MX switches. or the stems are at least compatible, meaning that key sets made for the Cherry MX keyboard will work with many other switches as well. However, check carefully!
Number of keys: more is better
There are two important things to consider when buying a replacement set of keycaps: the keyboard standard and the number of keys. First of all, you need to define your keyboard layout standard.
American users and many people in English speaking countries will have ANSI keyboards, but in many other Western countries (and all of Europe, of course), the ISO standard is the norm. nine0005
If you're not located outside the US (or if you're inside the US and bought an imported keyboard), there's over 99% chance you're using an ANSI board and you don't even have to worry about it; however, you can easily check this by simply looking at the bottom left corner of the keyboard. On ISO boards, you will find two keys where the large Shift key is on an ANSI keyboard.
With that in mind, it's time to focus on how many keys your particular keyboard has. Sets for use with ANSI keyboards typically consist of 87-key (smaller, no numeric keypad) and 104-key (same layout, plus numeric keypad on the right side). The ISO versions are then naturally 88-key and 105-key respectively. nine0005
In the photo below you can see the WASD CODE keyboard in its 87-key and 104-key versions.
You'll also find slight variations such as 108-key keyboards with additional buttons for media control functions and the like.
Even though we are refurbishing the 87-key keyboard, we actually bought a replacement kit for the 108-key. The cost difference is negligible and if we ever buy another keyboard our covers will most likely be compatible. In addition, many keycap sets come in 108 or 104 key sets and nine0208 not 87-key - so even if you restore an 87-key keyboard, it helps to search for larger sizes as well, as long as they have the same layout.
Make sure the keycaps fit your keyboard - some keyboards have custom-sized keys, especially on the bottom row (Ctrl, Alt and Win), which may not match the set of keys you buy. While key sizes are usually pretty standard, you can always get out a ruler and measure your existing keycaps and then compare the fine print on the kit you plan to buy. nine0005
Lettering: printing method matters
There are several ways to print letters on keycaps, from very cheap to incredibly high quality.
Considering how long a mechanical keyboard will last and how much mileage you can get out of a good set of keycaps, it's absolutely worth paying more for quality typing methods.
Spoiler alert: We only recommend double printed caps. If you want to know why, keep reading. Otherwise, you can skip to the next section. nine0005 Clockwise from left: pad printing, laser printing, dye sublimation and double injection
The cheapest form of key printing is known as "pad printing", where the letters are printed onto the surface of the keycaps with ink and then usually applied with a clear coat. This type of print is the most prone to wear and does not usually last very long. There is also an inverted form of pad printing, which can be found on illuminated keycaps, in which the key itself is colored and not written (so the light can shine through the clear plastic underneath). nine0005
Laser etching is a more expensive form of key printing in which an inscription is physically etched into the surface of the key.
Many manufacturers then fill in the lasered area with paint and coat the key to create a smooth surface. It is much more durable than pad printing, but still not the most reliable printing method.
Dye sublimation is more durable than pad printing and laser etching. It's a process similar to pad printing, but the dye actually soaks into the plastic of the keyboard cover and chemically bonds to it in such a way that it can only be removed if the surface is worn away. While effective, it has one drawback: you can only use this method when the keys are light and the ink is dark; for example, one cannot color a black key with white letters. nine0005
Finally, the most reliable (and most expensive) printing method is known as "double printing" due to the fact that the injection molding process uses a double layer of plastic. Keycaps are actually two physical parts joined together: a base keycap with raised lettering (which gives the key its letter color) and a finishing cap (which gives the key its overall color and smoothes the key surface).
Double-injected keys may be the only keycaps that even stand a chance of outliving the keyboard they're attached to. nine0005
Cap material: different plastics, different results
Talking about double molding brings us right to a very related topic: what kind of plastic are your caps made of. The vast majority of keycaps on the market today are made from ABS or PBT plastic, and for good reason. These two plastics are very strong and have low shrinkage, although ABS, due to its lowest shrinkage, is preferred for double molding.
Despite their similarities, there are two big differences that you should be aware of. Light-colored ABS plastic tends to yellow with age (when you see a very yellow old computer case, it's almost always made of ABS plastic). PBT plastic, on the other hand, doesn't yellow - the keycaps on the venerable old IBM Model M mechanical keyboard were made from PBT plastic, and you'll find a 30-year-old Model M with keycaps that still match their original color.
If you're planning on customizing a keyboard with white keycaps, look for PBT. nine0005
In addition to color fastness, the two heads have very different sound signatures. ABS keys tend to have a higher click, while PBT keys tend to have a dull, low sound. If you like the general sound of a mechanical keyboard but want to tone it down a bit, PBT keys are an easy way to do it.
Backlighting: You didn't pay extra for dim keys
If the keyboard you're restoring has backlit keys, like ours, then you'll likely want to replace your existing keycaps with ones that allow you to display highlighted text. All those fancy LED backlit switches come at an extra cost, so when buying a replacement, make sure you buy keycaps that let light through. nine0005
That's where the dual keys really shine - pardon the pun. Most of the backlit keys are printed using the reverse pad printing method we highlighted above, which means they are very subject to wear.
In the photo above you can see the inside of the WASD keycap we are replacing next to the inside of the Ducky brand keycap we are replacing. You can clearly see how the surface of the WASD keycap was simply painted on top of the clear keycap, and how the Ducky keycap was molded from two different plastics clamped together. With Ducky keys, we never have to worry about erasing letters. nine0005
Customization: Pride badge on a mechanical keyboard
Finally, there is one fun thing that can be used in all of our more serious tips. Replacing keycaps doesn't require a simple "I have black keys with white text, so I should replace them with black keys with white text" - there is plenty of room for personalization.
Among mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, there is a certain fondness for customizing the keyboard beyond simply replacing old keys with new ones. For example, they often replace the Escape key with a highly stylized cap, like this very cool cap from Hotkey Project shown above.
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Other common tweaks include replacing the W, A, S, and D keys with a different color, replacing keys like the spacebar and Tab keys with a different color, etc. For people who spend a good deal of their professional and personal time sitting at a keyboard - like me! - keyboard customization is a fun way to personalize an instrument they spend a lot of time with.
Before you fall down the rabbit hole of obsessing over whether you want Autobots or Decepticons for your Escape keys, let's talk about one more thing: where to buy keycaps. nine0005
Where to buy keycaps
With all this in mind, there is no one combination of features that will work for everyone - only you can decide which caps are right for you. However, we can recommend the supplier we used based on their large stock and speed of service. MechanicalKeywords.com . You can also find many keyboard shortcuts on Amazon , as well as other small sites, for example AliExpress as well as banggood .
Many keyboard manufacturers also have small shops on their websites with original replacement and refurbished keycap sets for purchase. Sites like Max Keyboard as well as WASD keyboards can even create custom kits for you. nine0005
Also, if you happen to convert a backlit keyboard with Cherry MX switches like we did, we were thrilled with Ducky Double Shot Black Translucent Key Set we bought from MechanicalKeyboards.
How to Remove Old Keys: The Right Tools and a Gentle Touch
Removing the keys from a mechanical keyboard isn't difficult, but it's very easy to mess up with the wrong tools or haste. With this in mind, we must emphasize: nine0208 buy a suitable puller key . Sometimes they may even come with keycaps for free, but if not, buy it separately. You will find two main types of key pullers: wire pullers and ring type pullers, as shown below.
While both work, we prefer wire pullers as they offer more flexibility with larger keys and are faster to use - you can pull out three standard letter keys with a wire puller without stopping to remove them while you have to remove key out of the ring extractor each time it is pressed.
A key puller costs $5-10; we will use Mistel brand puller ($8) shown above left. nine0005
In addition to a key puller, we also recommend purchasing a thin and strong tool such as a miniature screwdriver as it will greatly help you to remove (and then place) larger keys with the spring bar.
Armed with a puller and spare keys, it's time to start disassembling the keyboard. Let's start with simple keys, single-bar letter keys. Open the opening of the puller and slide it over the keys as shown in the photo below. nine0005
Using your non-dominant hand, firmly hold the keyboard by slowly and firmly pulling up on the key release with your dominant hand. The keys are very firmly attached to the rods, but not glued. You don't want upward jerks because you risk damaging the electrical connections on the board by yanking it (and potentially slamming the board back onto the table). Just pull on the keys with force.
When it comes to larger keys like the spacebar and shift keys, you have to be even more careful and careful with your movements as these keys often have a spring bar underneath them to stabilize their wider shape.
While you are unlikely to damage the spring bar itself, sudden movements can break the plastic spring bar connection points on the base of the keyboard, or send small parts holding the spring bar to the keys. nine0005
In the photo above, you can see one of the spring bars on the left attached to the base of the keyboard. On the right, you can see the plastic support on the key itself, which attaches to the curved ends of the spring bar. When removing larger keys, it's best to gently pull up slightly on each side of the key to loosen it, and then look under the keycap to see where the spring is located. Slightly wiggling left/right can usually make the spring fall off the plastic supports on the keyboard cover. If it is not possible to free the part without help, you can take a very small screwdriver (or any thin but strong tool) and nine0208 very Carefully release the curved end of the spring bar. Keep a close eye on the small support pieces; they are very easy to lose.
Once you've removed all the keycaps and exposed the sparkling keyboard base, you can jump to the right to insert new keys. Or no. In our case, a very large no.
Clean your keyboard: because we are all tangles of germs
RELATED: nine0205 How to thoroughly clean your keyboard (without breaking anything)
Although we have keyboard cleaning guide , I postponed the deep cleaning of the keyboard for very a lot of time. Here is the horror that lurked under the old keys.
We won't rehash the entire cleaning guide here, but we strongly encourage you to take a close look at the keyboard. Take a vacuum cleaner, take cotton swabs and some rubbing alcohol and remove all the dirt from the keyboard. While you work, lightly dampen a paper towel or microfiber cloth with the same rubbing alcohol and wipe the entire keyboard case thoroughly.
Trust us. You will be shocked at how well the matte black keyboard case hides dirt. Be sure to let it dry completely before plugging it back in. nine0005
How to Install New Keycaps: Mind the Springs
The old keys are off, Ghost of Desk Snacks Past is evicted, and you're ready to get to work with the new keys inserted. As with the key removal process, adding keys is easy for single stem keys like A and difficult for wider keys like space. We recommend starting with more complex keys so you have more room to see and maneuver when inserting them.
To begin with, place the new keypack in a row with the now open keyboard, as this makes key placement much faster. nine0005
When it comes to installing wider keys, it helps first insert the support stems into the non-switches hole and align the key with the spring support bar as shown below.
Then inserting the key is simply a matter of sliding one support rod onto the spring, using a small screwdriver to gently bend the spring so that it slides over the other end, and then carefully place the rod itself into the center of the cap before gently but firmly pressing it down.
