Gmmk Pro Keyboard Switch Replacement Repair Guide

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                          2 - 5 minutes

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Introduction

Key switches are used to detect user input on their keyboard - a worn or faulty switch may have issues registering clicks. By repairing or replacing a worn switch, the user is able to avoid purchasing a new keyboard, and increase the lifespan of their current equipment.

This is a non-expensive, simple fix that anyone is encouraged to try.

What you need

Step 1

              Keyboard Switch

Set aside your keyboard and tools on a clean, uncluttered workspace.

Set aside your keyboard and tools on a clean, uncluttered workspace.

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Step 2

With the keycap removal tool, grab the keycap by placing the tool’s arms underneath two opposing corners, and lift.

With the keycap removal tool, grab the keycap by placing the tool’s arms underneath two opposing corners, and lift.

Step 3

The exposed switch has two grooves - a notch on the top, and a notch on the bottom.
Using the switch removal tool, slide it onto the switch until it lines up with the notches on the top and bottom, and then pull.
It is best to pull straight from the keyboard, rather than from an angle, to avoid damage to the pins.

The exposed switch has two grooves - a notch on the top, and a notch on the bottom.

Using the switch removal tool, slide it onto the switch until it lines up with the notches on the top and bottom, and then pull.

It is best to pull straight from the keyboard, rather than from an angle, to avoid damage to the pins.

Step 4

Set aside the removed switch on a clean surface for access to the pins.
Bend the pins at a 15° angle downwards.
It doesn’t have to be exact - a very slight bend will help.
If the keycap was non-functioning, you would replace it entirely at this stage.

Set aside the removed switch on a clean surface for access to the pins.

Bend the pins at a 15° angle downwards.

It doesn’t have to be exact - a very slight bend will help.

If the keycap was non-functioning, you would replace it entirely at this stage.

Step 5

After bending the pins, place the switch back into the empty slot.
Press firmly until you hear a solid click.

After bending the pins, place the switch back into the empty slot.

Press firmly until you hear a solid click.

Step 6

After the switch has been inserted, it is time to place the keycap back on.
Line up the plus symbol shown on both the switch and the keycap.
Press down firmly until the keycap is back in place.

After the switch has been inserted, it is time to place the keycap back on.

Line up the plus symbol shown on both the switch and the keycap.

Press down firmly until the keycap is back in place.

This can be easily repeated to help check and replace an entire keyboard’s switches

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