switch replacement?

xreaperx22 · May 21, 2021

hi guys i have a corsair k95 platinum and one of my keys (the A key) to be precise,sometimes doesnt register,not sure if its going out or dirty,im wondering if i can replace the switch myself or are these soldered in? or does anyone know a good way to clean these things? the switch i have on it are the cherry mx speed.Thanks for any info on this,all other keys work fine hate to replace the board because of that one key.

Eighjan · May 21, 2021

3 minutes ago, xreaperx22 said:

hi guys i have a corsair k95 platinum and one of my keys (the A key) to be precise,sometimes doesnt register,not sure if its going out or dirty,im wondering if i can replace the switch myself or are these soldered in? or does anyone know a good way to clean these things? the switch i have on it are the cherry mx speed.Thanks for any info on this,all other keys work fine hate to replace the board because of that one key.

How bad is it underneath the keycap, when you pull it off?

Might just need a VERY damp cotton bud wiped around it.

My bet is they're soldered in - I've got a K70 LUX RGB

PorkishPig · May 21, 2021

6 minutes ago, xreaperx22 said:

hi guys i have a corsair k95 platinum and one of my keys (the A key) to be precise,sometimes doesnt register,not sure if its going out or dirty,im wondering if i can replace the switch myself or are these soldered in?

Given that you have a 3 year warranty, take advantage of Corsair's RMA program.

If you don't have a keyboard to use during the RMA process, request for an Advanced RMA. They will charge the full value of the replacement to a payment method of choice, which will be refunded once they receive the faulty unit.