I recently got a 60HEv2 Module and Optimum case and keycaps and Lekker tikken switches. Everything is perfect, however sometimes the backspace key gets stuck. It's the only one that does it, and after taking off the keycaps, have deduced it's due to the stabiliser getting stuck in the down position. I can force it back to unstick and sometimes mashing the key will unstick it. I had a look at it and it could be due to being overlubed? I saw a bit of lube on the metal wire part and it seems to be flowing out a little bit. I am quite new to keyboard modding/dissassembly and tried looking at a video for the 60HE v1 but I realised the stabilisers are mounted differently. Does anyone know how I could deal with this?
#Backspace Sticks 60HE v2
blazing moss
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I recently got a 60HEv2 Module and Optimum case and keycaps and Lekker tikken sw...
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tranquil cloud
Can you remove the module and check if it still sticks?
blazing moss
Yeah it still does, the key itself doesn't touch the case
tranquil cloud
Hmm, I suspect this might be because the PET film isn't positioned correctly under the stabilizer, or because some lube has leaked onto it, causing the stickiness.
- Pull the module out of the case using the included orange module puller
- Remove all screws from the back of the PCB
- Carefully separate the PCB from the plate
- Remove the stabilizers
- Reposition the PET film and clean it if there's any lube on it
- Reassemble the keyboard
blazing moss
should i also remove all keycaps?
tranquil cloud
should i also remove all keycaps?
Only stabilizer keycaps, not necessary to remove all keycaps.
blazing moss
Also am I looking for all the P screws to unscrew the plate?
Or stab screws as well
tranquil cloud
Also am I looking for all the P screws to unscrew the plate?
Yes, P and also need to unscrew screws labeled as S
blazing moss
Thanks
Do I need to remove all stabiliser keycaps or just my backspace?
Also should I pull the switches out of the stabilised keys
tranquil cloud
Do I need to remove all stabiliser keycaps or just my backspace?
All stabilizer keycaps, otherwise you won't be able to separate PCB and plate.
No need to pull switches
blazing moss
Thanks for your patience haha
Okay I’ve undone the screws now
Should I try to pull the plate from the pcb?
I also need to unclip the SH somehow right?
tranquil cloud
Should I try to pull the plate from the pcb?
Yes, this video shows it how to separate the plate from the PCB https://youtu.be/DF6i5ozV5bY
3:47
blazing moss
Oh brilliant thanks
tranquil cloud
You can ignore the rest of the video
blazing moss
There is a lil bit of lube on the film
Can I use an alcohol wipe to clean it?
From the look of it do you think the stabiliser needs any cleaning as well?
tranquil cloud
There is a lil bit of lube on the film
Yes, you can. Clean it, then install the stabilizer and see if it still sticks.
tranquil cloud
From the look of it do you think the stabiliser needs any cleaning as well?
If you have a brush, spread the lube inside the housing
blazing moss
I don’t have a brush sadly
tranquil cloud
You can use Q-tip
blazing moss
I just reassembled it and thank you so much that worked great
Thank you for your patience as well
It was a bit daunting at first cuz I didn’t wanna break anything but I can see they’re made to be repairable
tranquil cloud
I just reassembled it and thank you so much that worked great
Glad to hear that. If you notice sticking or a strange sound from the backspace stabilizer in the future, cut the PET film under it so the stabilizer sits directly on the PCB instead of the film.
lapis swift
Could also be tolerance issue between the keycap and the stabiliser, I've had issues in the past with some stabs and keycaps not working together no matter what I did, but other keycap set was fine
blazing moss
I thought it was the lube as I would notice that weird sticky sound, and it only happened occasionally but enough to be annoying when coding for example
tranquil cloud
Yeah, it's annoying, I agree
blazing moss
But at least it was a 10 minute fix not like having to get new stabilisers or something
blazing moss
It seems the fix was temporary
I just cleaned the lube off it again and redistributed it inside
But it might be a keycap tolerance issue as well
Sadly I only have 1 keycap set lol
tranquil cloud
It seems the fix was temporary
That's unfortunate. Have you tried reassembling the backspace stabilizer? https://youtu.be/usNx1_d0HbQ (7:33)
tranquil cloud
But it might be a keycap tolerance issue as well
Can you also try putting a small piece of plastic wrap or scotch tape (clear tape) on backspace stabilizer stems? Will help with the keycap tolerance issue.
blazing moss
That's unfortunate. Have you tried reassembling the backspace stabilizer? https:...
I don’t really have any lube but it doesn’t look too complicated
blazing moss
Can you also try putting a small piece of plastic wrap or scotch tape (clear tap...
On the top side or underside?
Like where it rests on the plate or just between the stab and keycap
tranquil cloud
Like where it rests on the plate or just between the stab and keycap
Here
blazing moss
Like a literal 1x1mm piece?
tranquil cloud
yeah, just add something on the stab stem like a plastic wrap for example
then put the keycap
blazing moss
Not sure if it happened for you yet but happy new year btw!
tranquil cloud
Happy new year to you too!