First mechanical keyboard ever. To lube or not to lube...

Submitted by micksterminator3 t3_zx0hv7 in MechanicalKeyboards

Went to donate some stuff I've been hoarding for 10 years to Goodwill today. Can't not go inside to browse. Found this Logitech k845ch with cherry blues for $3.50usd! What a deal from $80 new. What a coincidence cause my last keyboard was a Logitech g15 with rubber domes purchased secondhand like 15 years back. Anyways, this thing is fucking disgusting, coated in finger cheese and skin seasoning, pulled all the caps to soak in dawn and hot water. Letting em dry in front of a fan at the moment. Before I reassemble, I remembered I've seen all kinds of videos of people lubing the switches and adding o rings to dampen the sound. Is this worth it? They are definitely kinda loud and probably won't use it in my bedroom computer due to having roommates. Thoughts?

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elmurfudd t1_j1xutcn wrote

u dont lube clicky switches fyi no one does . being clicky switches oring will dampen the key presses but not the clicks

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No-Ranger-8931 t1_j1yjm90 wrote

>fyi no one does

I've seen many people lube clickies lol

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elmurfudd t1_j1z8xd9 wrote

ive seen people spray lube with WD40 doesnt make it a good idea

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No-Ranger-8931 t1_j1z94x4 wrote

Nobody said it was lol. I just said many people lube clickies because you claimed nobody does.

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sunfaller t1_j1y4qux wrote

I think that's a soldered board. You wont be able to take out the switches easily. Not worth the trouble imo

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Nellaisthegoat t1_j1y4gse wrote

Honestly that needs to go into a washing machine LTT style

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micksterminator3 OP t1_j1y8ox6 wrote

lol, I was thinking of this same exact video. Cleaned with 99% isopropyl underneath the keys and there were a bunch of hairs stuck between the switches and chassis I had to pluck one by one...barf

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Gibalt t1_j202qm2 wrote

Should left it there

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RedSpade000 t1_j1y2lbc wrote

The lube ain't gonna do much against the clicky switches. It could help lessen the wear on the keys but given that's already a 2nd hand keyboard, I don't think it's worth the effort.

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mrblaze1357 t1_j20m5kv wrote

I own this board, I'm like 90% sure the switches are not hot swappable

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concentus7 t1_j1xznp6 wrote

You've already spent more on gas getting home than what you got the board for, so honestly do whatever you want, my dude. Just don't forget to learn from your mistakes 😜

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