How to remove membrane keys
This is a common query many gamers ask. Well, the answer to this question is ‘YES.’ It is possible to remove keyboard keys. However, membrane keyboards are different from mechanical keyboards, so the replacing or removing method might be a bit more tricky than usual.
A membrane keyboard has no physical press keys. The keyboard is more like a pressure plate that has keys printed on the plate. You simply have to touch the keys on the pressure plate, and the computer will automatically receive the command. Most of the membrane keyboards have pressure plate keycaps. But, if you have a membrane keyboard with keys, you can replace the keycaps.
There might be multiple reasons why you would want to replace the membrane keycaps, such as Broken keys/Non -functional keys or simply for keyboard cleaning purposes.
Luckily, you don’t need heavy tools to remove membrane keycaps; all you need is;
- Head screwdriver
- Bowls
- Slotted screwdriver
If you have these tools, you can successfully remove keys from the keyboard and also replace them with new keycaps.
HOW TO REMOVE KEYS FROM MEMBRANE KEYBOARD WITHOUT TOOLS
Membrane keyboards are also referred to as rubber dome keyboards which are quite common these days for typing, editing, and gaming purposes. Before you can see how to remove keycaps from a membrane keyboard, make sure you have the following things ready.
You wouldn’t need any high-end equipment or tools to dismantle each keycap. Simple household things would also work great.
THINGS YOU NEED:
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
This is how to take keys off a keyboard without using any heavy tools.
HOW TO REMOVE MEMBRANE KEYBOARD WITH TOOL
Membrane keyboards are more delicate than regular ones. So, you cannot also use DIY methods. Sometimes you should use high-tech tools as well to quickly and harmlessly remove each keycap.
Things you need
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
This is how to use a keycap puller or keyboard key puller to remove all the keys from the keyboard.
How To Clean A Membrane Keyboard
If you are stuck with the question in your head, how to clean the membrane keyboard? Then don’t trouble yourself. Follow these steps below and deeply clean your membrane keyboard without harming the internal components.
Before going ahead with the cleaning, keep these following tools ready with you,
- Toothbrush
- Membrane keyboard
- Screwdrivers
- Cleaning solution/Sanitizer
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
CONCLUSION
If you are stuck on how to remove membrane keyboard keys easily, then follow the steps mentioned above. Removing them isn’t that difficult. All you need is precision and a good pulling item. You can remove them as many times as you please.
