Ducky One 3 SF Keycaps and Switches Replacement

Introduction

This guide illustrates how to clean and replace the keycaps and switches of your Ducky One 3 SF keyboard.

Cleaning your keyboard should become a common practice, as keyboards inevitably accumulate grime due to the continuous contact of our hands with diverse surfaces, transferring oils, dirt, and bacteria onto the keys. This issue is compounded when snacking or dining near the computer, as crumbs and food particles effortlessly infiltrate the spaces between the keys, contributing to the keyboard's overall uncleanliness.

Over time, if you don't maintain your keyboard, it may stop working due to keys sticking, or you may experience a dead key. If a particular keys is unresponsive and a gentle cleaning doesn't work, you may need to replace the switch. This guide is also helpful if you wish to modify your keycaps and change them out for a new color series.

Before you begin the repair, unplug the cable.

What you need

Step 1 Keycaps and Switches

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Disconnect the cable from your keyboard.
Place the keyboard on a flat and stable surface.

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Step 2

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Use the switch puller to remove the keycap from the keyboard.
Remove all of the keycaps you need to replace or clean.

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Step 3

Place the keycaps in a container.

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Step 4

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Use a key switch puller to secure the switch at the top and bottom.
Pull the switch away from the keyboard.
Ensure the switch puller is positioned and secured between the switch and the keyboard to prevent any damage to the switch.

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Step 5

Place all of the switches from the keyboard in a container.

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Step 6

Use a dust blower to remove loose debris from your keyboard.
Use a foam tipped swab and Isopropyl Alcohol to clean any residue, oils, or grime from the keyboard.
Make sure the keyboard is completely dry before replacing the switches and keycaps.

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Step 7

Soak the keycaps in soapy water.
Remove all dirt or debris from each keycap.

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Step 8

Let the keycaps sit for 10-20 minutes to disinfect.
Rinse the keycaps with water.
Place them on a towel and use a cloth to remove excess water.
Leave the keycaps to air dry.
Ensure that the keycaps are completely dry before proceeding to the next step.

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Step 9

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Insert the new switch into the corresponding holes in the keyboard and push the switch into position.
Make sure that the switch pins line up correctly with the holes on the keyboard so they don't get bent or damaged.
Continue the process until all switches are in place.

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Step 10

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Replace each keycap in the correct position and press onto the key switch.
Use the following website to confirm both the correct positioning and functionality of the keycap.