So, i have a bunch of keys that just don't work right on this keyboard anymore, essentially the entire top row from F1 to the Pause key, the entire numpad and the bottom row from ctrl to ctrl with the exception of the space bar which i was somehow able to fix permanently through sheer violence.
I tried cleaning the keyboard several times, last time literally drowning the switches in rubbing alcohol in frustration, and this works, but only for a few minutes and then the keys start acting up again. I then randomly blew on one of them (with the cap on mind you) to remove a spec of dust on the side while i was considering dissassembling the whole thing in my head, and wierdly enough that made the key work, but only for a few minutes.
I then tried to clean all of the keys again but nothing. It's the strangest thing all the evidence seems to suggest the problem is simply dirt under the switch that is preventing the key from making contact, and yet it's wierd how consistent the issue is. If i bang constantly on the key it eventually starts working but again only a few minutes. This time i poured isopropyl alcohol quite abudantly on one of the keys, not caring if i destroyed the thing at this point, and same result. Key works for a few minutes and then it starts messing up. And if i blow on them (with caps on and everything) same thing. Works for a few minutes and then nothing.
I checked a video on how to take the thing apart and it seems the PCB is not gonna be easy to remove from the metal plate:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqvzSd5FX1c
I guess i could just pour alcohol onto the PCB directly starting from the edges but man. Just what the hell is this.
I tried cleaning the keyboard several times, last time literally drowning the switches in rubbing alcohol in frustration, and this works, but only for a few minutes and then the keys start acting up again. I then randomly blew on one of them (with the cap on mind you) to remove a spec of dust on the side while i was considering dissassembling the whole thing in my head, and wierdly enough that made the key work, but only for a few minutes.
I then tried to clean all of the keys again but nothing. It's the strangest thing all the evidence seems to suggest the problem is simply dirt under the switch that is preventing the key from making contact, and yet it's wierd how consistent the issue is. If i bang constantly on the key it eventually starts working but again only a few minutes. This time i poured isopropyl alcohol quite abudantly on one of the keys, not caring if i destroyed the thing at this point, and same result. Key works for a few minutes and then it starts messing up. And if i blow on them (with caps on and everything) same thing. Works for a few minutes and then nothing.
I checked a video on how to take the thing apart and it seems the PCB is not gonna be easy to remove from the metal plate:
I guess i could just pour alcohol onto the PCB directly starting from the edges but man. Just what the hell is this.
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