I ended up picking up a bluetooth mechanical keyboard around 7 years ago. I’ve just dug it up again and I’ve realised that the bottom left “Ctrl” key is not working. What are my options for fixing it? I can easily take off the key caps and access the switches, but is there anything that can be done? Is there any chance reseating the switch will fix it?Thanks

  • zod000@lemmy.ml
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    18 hours ago

    It depends on which Royal Kludge keyboard you have. They make some that are typical mechanical boards (usually a cheaper Cherry MX based switch) and some that are EC Topre clones. If its the former, then you would probably need to take it apart and desolder the switches since I don’t believe they made any that were hotswappable. If its the latter type, then you can pretty easily fully disassemble it and see if maybe something is up with the stems or conic springs under the membrane. Note: for the EC type, be careful when taking it apart and there is a good chance those springs will explode out like confetti and ruin your day. I learned this the hard way.

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      16 minutes ago

      TIL that Royal Kludge used to sell a couple of Topre clone boards. Is yours any good when not trying to put your eye out?