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aurora35
post Dec 21 2013, 02:44 PM

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Dunno if this the correct place to ask, but my 1.5 years Xarmor mec keyboard starting to have chattering / repeated characters in C V B W and backspace and yeah, it's very annoying, just writing this alone needs alot of corrections.

I've tried taking out and cleaning the switch with no success, any tips? Also is it possible to sell some parts of this keyboard? Like keycap or the "still okay" blue switches? Thanks in advance smile.gif
aurora35
post Dec 21 2013, 03:30 PM

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QUOTE(quovadis123 @ Dec 21 2013, 03:09 PM)
If you don't press that 4 keys then will not automatically repeat, right?
Only when press? Maybe same like what you think, over the years the keys get stuck with dirty.

Wait some sifu from this forum come and verify your case.

p/s: I'm care-le-fare in this thread, not sifu.. You may call me "keh leh feh" too for better pronounciation. biggrin.gif
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Yea bro, only when press, it become something like this when i type:
the quicck bbrowwwn fox jumps over the lazy dog

The "W" is especially nice, can triple or even quad when "lucky" laugh.gif
aurora35
post Dec 21 2013, 08:03 PM

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QUOTE(justnits @ Dec 21 2013, 05:39 PM)
hmm...the only time i experience automatic double tapping is with my keycool 87.
i replaced the switch altogether and it doesn't happen to me anymore.
but sometimes there's double tapping happening on my E and H key if i recall correctly.
i suspect it could be poor switch build.
if it's possible, try swapping the C V B W switch with other rarely use keys (Insert, Scroll Lock, Print Screen, Pause, etc...)
that would mean having to open up the case and desolder the switches and soldering it back.
i assume it's out of warranty.
if u're staying in kl, some abangs here can probably help u do it with a small fee tongue.gif
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I'm currently staying in China but will be back before CNY, I can get some duckies zero for 250 or 200 rm (without backlight), is worth it?
Or should I buy 5 rm cheapass china membrane keyboard and fix my keyboard in KL?

QUOTE(Human10 @ Dec 21 2013, 07:21 PM)
You don't earn much from switches harvesting.

Locally, only few ppl actually DIY and utilize switches, and they (including me) already having quite lots of spare switches yet to be used, LOL.

Again, rather than dumb the whole keyboard, why don't you fix those few failing switches? Easier and cheaper.
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Do you know where or how much it will cost to fix like 6-7 broken switches?
aurora35
post Dec 21 2013, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(Human10 @ Dec 21 2013, 08:21 PM)
Not sure, but may be you can prepare your own switches (can buy from taobao) and later go KL find ppl to fix for you?

BTW, since you are in China, there are a lot other interesting choices of chinaboards.

Also, since you are using i-One board, you may be interested to get a set of KBC doubleshot PBT RGB modifiers.
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Yea, I can get some switches for cheap here, by chinaboard do you mean something like This 50 rm keyboard? Also your term is too technical for newbie like me rclxub.gif can enlighten me a bit ar sifu? drool.gif
aurora35
post Dec 22 2013, 04:46 PM

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Alright, looks like I've fixed my keyboard, no longer stupid chattering.
Press inside the switch with a toothpick and blow some compressed air works for me.
Dunno if it will come back later though... hmm.gif
aurora35
post Dec 30 2013, 02:18 AM

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QUOTE(0168257061 @ Dec 30 2013, 02:09 AM)
use for 1 day maybe.
last time grabbed this because:

1) Damn cheap with extra keycaps set which other people grabbed from me, so the cost of acquisition is cheap.
2) Because so just buy for fun
3) LED mods
4) Suitable for typical office environment, no fancy fancy.
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Sorry to butt in, but may I ask how much you sold the extra keycap? I'm planning to sell mine as well tongue.gif
aurora35
post Jan 1 2014, 03:02 PM

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The stupid chattering on my Xarmor comes back and that's it, can't stand it anymore... My new keyboard just arrived laugh.gif

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aurora35
post Jan 1 2014, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(eddydo @ Jan 1 2014, 03:16 PM)
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1...erboss&appId=19

anyone interested in this?
i only want the dota 2 one but it is abit stupid to just buy one and pay the twice the price for postage.
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If you can wait until early february you can titip me

i am in china now brows.gif
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post Jan 1 2014, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(GodJesterZ @ Jan 1 2014, 03:34 PM)
make GB la.
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Sure, but I'm leaving china for good so my luggage is pretty much full, few keycaps you guys can titip me, just not too much k laugh.gif
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post Jan 1 2014, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(amirinz @ Jan 1 2014, 03:52 PM)
when are you leaving, maybe ill survey a few keycaps for collection.
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18th this month, so better if can order before 10

QUOTE(Human10 @ Jan 1 2014, 03:56 PM)
So you gonna pack back the old Xarmor and the new F-104? shocking.gif

The two together weight almost 5KG already...
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I'm going to throw away the Xarmor, maybe salvage some stabilizers and keys for future use, too much broken switch also no use rite?
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post Jan 1 2014, 04:48 PM

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QUOTE(Human10 @ Jan 1 2014, 04:32 PM)
Broken switch is still useful for salvaging parts. It is exceptionally useful for those who want go for ghetto green.

p/s: your board is blue right?
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Yep, blue, hmmm I will see if my luggage is still enough, ghetto green as in going to create green switch?
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post Jan 2 2014, 04:22 AM

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http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1...erboss&appId=19

Anyone else want to buy keycaps from this seller? Currently only eddy, so if want better buy together

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