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Soldering Razer Blackwidow LED's

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I have only soldered once but the process seems fairly straight forward. At least for replacing LED's on the mechanical switches

I want to replace the LED that lights of the Logo of the keyboard near the spacebar. Would I need any other tools than the following?

 

  • Soldering Iron
  • Electric Led solder wire
  • Solder Sucker
  • Pro tech tool kit
  • Spare Razer Blackwidow Logo LED

 

I'm not sure how to check the polarity of the LED wires, knowing the right way to place it in. Would it just be trial and error? or could I risk shorting it out if the polarity is incorrect?

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you dont need the whole pro tech toolkit, just a screwdriver 

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2 minutes ago, twoSalty said:

you dont need the whole pro tech toolkit, just a screwdriver 

Tools for pulling the plastic tabs are nice. But you're right.

 

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Just now, Darkshruod said:

Tools for pulling the plastic tabs are nice. But your right.

you're*

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I'd love to see pictures of the process.

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12 minutes ago, Fictionvl said:

I'd love to see pictures of the process.

Likely won't get around to this project for awhile. But I wanted to start preping! (I don't have my own soldering tools yet)

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4 hours ago, Darkshruod said:

Likely won't get around to this project for awhile. But I wanted to start preping! (I don't have my own soldering tools yet)

Well, it would still be interesting, if you ever do just post a new post here quoting me! 

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