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Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement

Introduction

Welcome to the Razer BlackWidow V4 Keyboard keycap replacement guide! Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or a productivity pro, broken keyboard caps can disrupt your workflow and gaming sessions. However, fear not! This guide will walk you through the process of replacing keyboard keys on your Razer BlackWidow V4 Keyboard, ensuring you can get back to typing and gaming in no time.

Fixing a broken keyboard not only restores functionality but also promotes sustainability, saves money, and provides a rewarding “DIY” experience. With this guide, you can confidently replace keyboard keys on your Razer Black Widow V4 Keyboard and get back to gaming and typing with ease.

What you need

  1. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement, Keycap: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • With key cap tweezers, align and grasp the edges of the keycap with force.

    • Once you have a firm grasp, push in and up.

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  2. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • After the keycap is off the keyboard from the center holder, simply pull up and place to the side.

    • Make sure to remember the orientation in which the keyboard was facing.

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  3. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to realign the clip on the keyboard by simply pushing down on the side or center of the clip.

    • Make sure the clip is tucked in the center and both ends of the clip are parallel to each other making sure there is a keyboard wall inside the clip.

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  5. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use either a dust cleaner or Co2 compressor to spray away any debris that may be inside the holder.

    • Make sure the clip does not fly away.

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  6. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • With a caliper, measure the diameter of the fitment on the keyboard.

    • The measurements can either be of the side wall or center clip.

    • You can also use a ruler for this step.

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  7. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Measure the diameter of fitment on the keycap.

    • They should be the same or off by .02+/- .

    • If the fitment is bigger or smaller than .02+/- do not try and force it in. This will cause keyboard issues.

    • You can also use a ruler for this step.

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  8. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Add a drop of keyboard cap lubricant to make sure that any friction or shear pressure is dispersed evenly throughout the lifespan of the keycap.

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  9. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Identify the orientation of which the keycap has to enter by noticing the clip holder on the keycap and the keyboard.

    • If the keyboard cap is OEM from Razer you do not need to worry about this step. The keycap contains a safety spacer that will not allow you to place it out of orientation.

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  10. Razer BlackWidow V4 Keycap Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • With a slight force press down and hold.

    • Once the keyboard has been clicked in successfully, enjoy your keyboard.

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FWIW, if the key cap is still good, this might scratch up the sides of it. What i do is put the pliers under the cap, push up, and pop it off. Even if i have to pop 3 off to get to the one i want.

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