G810 "sticky switch", can it be replaced ?

[gabytzu339]

I spilled some coca-cola on my g810 orion spectrum, plugged it off asap and went on with cleaning it quick. It still worked very well after that but now, 1 day after that occured, it seems that the "P" button is not working that well, it seems sticky and extremely annoying to press. Is there anything i can do ? It has the new romer-g switches. Can i somehow replace that switch ? I have no idea, that's my first mechanical keyboard, i have only had it for 1 week.

 

[NdMk2o1o]

Clean it thoroughly with rubbing alcohol

 

[gabytzu339]

I suppose i should pull off that switch or it cant be pulled off? I googled some cleaning advice for g810 and there's not many info about it, mostly how to pull the keycaps off. Anyway, how will i proceed with cleaning with that alcohol after i get my hands on some? Sorry if that seems dumb but other than pouring it on the switch i cant imagine other way, should i let it a while after that before plugging it again(cause liquid and 150$ keyboard) ?

 

[silentbogo]

I suppose i should pull off that switch or it cant be pulled off? I googled some cleaning advice for g810 and there's not many info about it, mostly how to pull the keycaps off. Anyway, how will i proceed with cleaning with that alcohol after i get my hands on some? Sorry if that seems dumb but other than pouring it on the switch i cant imagine other way, should i let it a while after that before plugging it again(cause liquid and 150$ keyboard) ?

If the key was working before you spilled coke on it, then you can try the following:
- disconnect your KB
- pull off the keycap
- press the key and pour some isopropyl inside the key(just 1-2 drops)
- continuously/rapidly press the key to "scrape and wash" the caramelized residue
- do few more drops
- do few more clicks
- let the KB dry

It may not always work, but at least it's worth a try before desoldering the switch.

If you want a proper repair, then watch this video:

Each dirty key needs to be completely disassembled and cleaned. All you need to do is pull the side tabs with a flat screwdriver and carefully remove the top cover. Wash the insides with alcohol or distilled water, let it dry and put it back together.

My Zalman K500 had a few dead keys, so what I did, was a swap of non-working keys with fully working(rarely used) media keys (volume, email etc.).

 

[gabytzu339]

I think i got some rubbing alcohol. I'm not sure if it actually is rubbing alcohol but it seems like it, either way it's meant to fight grease so it'll do. By the way this g810 has the newer romer-g switches so i guess i have to pour alcohol on the edges and i think it will be fine. I hope it will be enough 12hrs for it to dry.

 

[silentbogo]

I think i got some rubbing alcohol. I'm not sure if it actually is rubbing alcohol but it seems like it, either way it's meant to fight grease so it'll do. By the way this g810 has the newer romer-g switches so i guess i have to pour alcohol on the edges and i think it will be fine. I hope it will be enough 12hrs for it to dry.

Rubbing alcohol should be fine. Even cheap vodka will work in this case
Just don't use anything colored or flavored ))