keyboard x key not working properly
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Phylem_
- Location: Australia
so i have the ducky one 2 mini and i recently cleaned the keycaps just with soapy water and put them on and ive just realised my x key isnt working. it works if i press down hard and a certain angle so here are some images of it to try help me fi it mabye ( not sure if this matters but as seen in the 2nd image the solder is a bit shiny and all those others arnt so idk if that has a play to it
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Muirium
- µ
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Main keyboard: HHKB Type-S with Bluetooth by Hasu
- Main mouse: Apple Magic Mouse
- Favorite switch: Gotta Try 'Em All
- DT Pro Member: µ
Could be bad solder joints, which just exposed themselves after you swapped the cap, or a busted switch. You're going to need a soldering iron…
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vvp
- Main keyboard: Katy/K84CS
- Main mouse: symetric 5-buttons + wheel
- Favorite switch: Cherry MX
- DT Pro Member: -
Shiny joint is actually good. You do not want joints with "sandy" surface. That indicates low temperature or missing flux. Check visually (*) for a crack in the joint or the PCB wires around it. Reflow the joints with a soldering iron. If you find cracks in the PCB wires then bridge them over with solder.
Replace the switch if the above does not help. When replacing the switch then check PCB visually again also at the location which was hidden below the switch.
(*) Use a good magnifying glass at least or a microscope at best.
If you do not have any experience with soldering/desoldering then watch some educational videos first. There ought to be a lot of them on e.g. youtube.
Replace the switch if the above does not help. When replacing the switch then check PCB visually again also at the location which was hidden below the switch.
(*) Use a good magnifying glass at least or a microscope at best.
If you do not have any experience with soldering/desoldering then watch some educational videos first. There ought to be a lot of them on e.g. youtube.