Lubing keyboard without switch holder?

[pinkmonsterenergy]

So I've been thinking about lubricating my keyboard switches, but don't have enough money currently to afford a holder for the switches. Is there a way to lube the switches without one?

 

 

 

 

(talking about one of these) 

[8-Bit Ninja]

Just take the switches apart one by one? 

[Eschew]

Hey there.

47 minutes ago, pinkmonsterenergy said:

So I've been thinking about lubricating my keyboard switches, but don't have enough money currently to afford a holder for the switches. Is there a way to lube the switches without one?

 

(talking about one of these) 

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A lubing station isn't strictly necessary to lube your switches up with. More of a convenience thing.

 

Plenty of others have lubed switches without the station, it's perfectly doable:

• How I Lube MX-Style Mechanical Keyboard Switches by sowon: Standard method for lubing switches.
• Switch Lubing Guide by geo3: For PCB-mounted/soldered switches and with MK's switch opener, switches can be popped open and lubed without manhandling all the little pieces everywhere.
• Full-On Switch Modding! - Gateron Ink Black Switches: Standard method for lubing switches. Spring swapped, lubed, and filmed 100 × Gateron Ink Blacks without a lubing station.

I'd simply advise to keep the lubing area clean and clutter-free.

 

As a side note, if a switch opener tool (e.g. KBDfans x ai03 2 in 1 Aluminum Switch Opener) is not available, a pocket knife will work just fine (Mini-Tutorial?). Just be careful with the sharp edge.