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Help removing 2u from plank (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by marcoprolog@lemmy.ml to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

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Hi everyone, I have a plank (v6 I think), and I kinda regretted having the 2u key instead of 2x1u (although I love it aesthetically, I would rather have two keys) Here comes the issue, the stabilizer is board mounted, so I can't just desolder the switch and take it out, but I would have to desolder everything to remove the plate. That sounds like a mess, so I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to get around it. Maybe trying to cut the stabilizer and pull it out without destroying the board? 😅

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[–] humanplayer2@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So, the issue is that if you desolder and remove the switch, then take a pair of fine wirecutters and... disassemble the plastic stabilizer housings, you'd still have a small screw from each stuck in the pcb?

I'd try first try unscrewing the screws with the wirecutters or some small pliers, grabbing and turning from the side.

[–] marcoprolog@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's no screws, just that the stabilizer is held between the board and the plate. I guess that trying to break/cut it would be the way to go, but I was hoping someone with experience could tell me if its a terrible idea :P

[–] humanplayer2@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, sorry, I don't have experience with exactly that, but if you're sure that getting that out of there will allow you to place two switches instead -- and that they'll work (did you try closing their circuits and see that you get what you want?) -- then personally, I'd just go for it. Carefully, taking time, controlled cuts, minimal forceful twisting, pulling, and turning, etc. It seems like you have nicely much "elbow room" to work.