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Blackwidow modding?

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Arturxxx
19 posts
Joined November 2012
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Arturxxx
I want to change two of my keys to Cherry MX Red switches, I know I have to de-solder the leds and switches and the solder the new ones to the board.

What I want to know is: Is there any risk that I will damage the keyboard?
-Maru
25 posts
Joined December 2013
-Maru
Make sure the keys fit properly and hope you don't fail.
Measure the size of the keys before attempting! :?
BrokenArrow
2,236 posts
Joined June 2010
BrokenArrow
Nah, Razer gear is generally known to be very robust so there is nothing to be worried about.
Arturxxx
19 posts
Joined November 2012
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Arturxxx

BrokenArrow wrote:

Nah, Razer gear is generally known to be very robust so there is nothing to be worried about.
Okay, so shouldn't do any damage to the keyboard unless I'm mentally challenged?
Have you switched switches before? If so, could you add me on skype and guide me a little once my switches arrive?
Kitsunemimi
2,188 posts
Joined April 2009
Kitsunemimi
To be honest I'm not really sure if this is such a good idea, since reds and blues feel radically different when it comes to actuation. Like, I guess it would help for streaming if that's what you want, but typing in general is going to be very strange. I know a friend who got a K60, I think, and he wouldn't stop whining about the rubber domes even if they were just on the function keys. I'd imagine the difference with the switches would probably be enough to throw off your typing. If you're fine with that, then I don't think there'll be any other issues with it, but keep that in mind.

EDIT: I just realized how dumb some of my wording sounds. Ugh, I feel so off today.
Arturxxx
19 posts
Joined November 2012
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Arturxxx

Kitsunemimi wrote:

To be honest I'm not really sure if this is such a good idea, since reds and blues feel radically different when it comes to actuation. Like, I guess it would help for streaming if that's what you want, but typing in general is going to be very strange. I know a friend who got a K60, I think, and he wouldn't stop whining about the rubber domes even if they were just on the function keys. I'd imagine the difference with the switches would probably be enough to throw off your typing. If you're fine with that, then I don't think there'll be any other issues with it, but keep that in mind.

EDIT: I just realized how dumb some of my wording sounds. Ugh, I feel so off today.
I will most likely switch out 8 and 9 on my numpad, this way it won't affect the typing in any way :)
Kitsunemimi
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Joined April 2009
Kitsunemimi
Oh I see, then it should it be fine.
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