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WhiteFireDragon
Limp Gawd
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Intro for newbs: the term "ergo clear" switch refers to a switch that is a combination of a clear stem and a spring from either a red, blue, or brown switch. A normal clear switch is generally too heavy, so a spring from a red/blue/brown switch will make it feel lighter and also bring out the tactile bump more. They still feel different than a blue or brown switch though.
I installed these ergo clear switches for someone, and he requested that I also do a video of the process, so here it is. It's a rather long video, so use the index to skip sections that you already know.
INDEX
The soldering/desoldering steps is really not that hard, but if you still don't think you can do it or have the equipment, feel free to PM me to do it.
I installed these ergo clear switches for someone, and he requested that I also do a video of the process, so here it is. It's a rather long video, so use the index to skip sections that you already know.
INDEX
- equipment overview: 0:22
- removing stabilizers: 03:48
- case disassembly: 04:42
- removing USB cable: 07:28
- controller removal: 09:59
- picking desoldering points: 10:33
- desoldering with iron: 17:44
- desoldering with wick: 28:31
- switch removal: 30:55
- swapping stems and springs: 33:05
- switch installation: 37:27
- soldering equipment: 44:39
- tinning iron tip: 47:06
- soldering process: 50:08
- cable/controller reinstallation: 01:07:21
- testing switches: 01:09:30
- reassembly: 01:10:18
- ergo clear feel: 01:12:58
The soldering/desoldering steps is really not that hard, but if you still don't think you can do it or have the equipment, feel free to PM me to do it.