Who has a Saitek Eclipse keyboard? [PROBLEM]

[deadman_uk]

Hi, I posted on hardforum a few months ago because I wanted to buy a new keyboard. Lots of people recommended the Saitek Eclipse so a few days later i bought one.

I've had the keyboard for about a month now and I really like it, however, there is a problem . I use the arrow keys for gaming and they are now becoming very stiff e.g I press them, and they dont press in sometimes.

I thought new keyboards were suppose to losen as they are used, not stiffen up. Does anyone have this keyboard (or a similar one) and had this problem? It's a great keyboard but I may have to ask for a replacement as this is not acceptable.

 

[MovieMan80]

I have that keyboard and haven't had a problem with it yet. (Had it for about 3-4 months)

You didn't happen to spill anything on the keyboard without knowing?

 

[drdeutsch]

I use that keyboard. I've had mine for probably 6 months and haven't noticed any problems.

Why do you use the arrow keys? Why not WASD keys? Maybe it depends on the game...

Anyway, sorry. I'm not sure what to tell you. All my keys are working perfectly.

 

[Bullitt]

It doesnt matter that we use WASD, but that he has a keyboard problem.

Sounds like its gunked up. I will say that I got mine when they were first relased and mine is standing up quite well to approximately 4-6 hours a day of use.

OP have you tried to clean it out? q-tips (cotton swabs) and a mild detergent should be alright (or rubbing alcohol, obviously let it dry completely after cleaning)

 

[kamuix]

i have one since november of last yr and it still works well. i do usually clean it time to time clearning whatever builds up under the keys.

 

[deadman_uk]

I don't know what has caused this, maybe liquid was spilt onto it without me knowing, this is a family PC after all.

How should I clean it? I have tried using cotton buds (q-tips) and get under the keys but it doesnt do much. The keys around the D sometimes get stuck too.

 

[rayman2k2]

I don't know what has caused this, maybe liquid was spilt onto it without me knowing, this is a family PC after all.

How should I clean it? I have tried using cotton buds (q-tips) and get under the keys but it doesnt do much. The keys around the D sometimes get stuck too.

kind of weird since some of the keys around the D key spell "SEX"


huh...


anywho, I don't have said keyboard but is it possible to pop the keys off?