Keychron K10 Max Wireless Mechanical Key Switch Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace a faulty mechanical key switch in a Keychron K10 Max Wireless mechanical keyboard.

A mechanical switch sits underneath each keycap and allows the keyboard to register a key press. A faulty switch may register inconsistently, fail to register at all, or feel physically damaged when pressed.

Before replacing the switch, make sure the switch is the source of the problem. If the keycap was recently removed, the switch may have been pulled loose and may only need to be reseated into the socket.

This repair requires the switch puller included with the Keychron K10 Max Wireless. One end of the tool removes the keycap, and the other end removes the mechanical switch.

Before you begin the repair, power off the keyboard and disconnect from the charger or other devices.

What you need

Step 1 Keycap

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Lay the keyboard face down on the workspace.
Use a 2.5 mm hex screwdriver to remove the eight 4.5 mm screws from the back case.
Carefully separate the front frame from the keyboard and set it aside.
There is a clear shield that sits right above the arrow keys. This shield is to diffuse the LEDs from the keyboard, and it can fall out easily. Just remember to put it back if it does when reassembly.

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Step 2

Slide the keycap puller over the keycap until it grips underneath.
Pull straight upward to remove the keycap.
Sometimes the mechanical switch itself comes with the keycap. Just remove the switch from the button and reinstall the switch.

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Step 3 Mechanical Key Switch

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Place the switch puller around the two small tabs on the front and back of the switch.
Squeeze the switch puller to release the tabs, then pull straight upward to remove the switch.
The photos show red mechanical switches, but your keyboard may have a different switch color. The removal process is the same for this style of hot-swappable mechanical switch.

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Step 4

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The replacement switch is oriented to fit only one way.
Align the copper pins on the bottom of the switch with the socket.
Make sure the copper pins are aligned before pressing the switch into place. Installing the switch in the wrong orientation can bend or break the pins.
Press the switch straight down until it clicks into place.
The switch should sit flush with the surrounding switches and the keyboard frame.