[SOLVED] Can I remove a switch from my mechanical keyboard and use it somewhere else?

[Jyro10]

So, I have a cheapo Cherry MX copy mechanical keyboard, with plate mounted switches, and my spacebar is failing most of the time I try to use it. It happened before, the same thing, but I solved it by just removing the keycap and putting some isopropanol and mashing the key, and that fixed it, but now, after 3 consecutive cleaning attempts, it just doesn't work.
I was thinking about removing one of the switches from another key (most likely Pause/Break) and solder it into my spacebar, is that possible?

 

[Ralston18]

Possible yes.

Workable - TBD.

Maybe superglue versus solder. Materials not as they used to be.

Heat could cause damage to surrounding areas. However some glues/superglues, if not matched, will soften plastic and never adhere.

Overall, if there is nothing to lose then you can try.

May gain a bit more use from the keyboard. Or come up with another idea to try.

 

[Jyro10]

This keyboard has gotten at least 4 years of constant use, to be honest I'm suprised that only the spacebar and LEDs stopped working, so I guess I have nothing to lose.
But about that superglue thing, what do you mean?

 

[BigJohnx13]

Best option is to open the keyboard and see the contact points on the circuit board. The contact point could be worn out and you can swap it with contact point of a button that you don't use often like a F number keys at the top.
Fixed mine a lot like that.

Open at your own risk and make sure your buttons and contacts doesnt fall out