I have an FC660C which I love, and really has been my endgame board. I have literally not bought another keyboard since picking this up however many years ago. (Well, technically not true, but the only thing I bought after that was an FC980C to use at work, and that was because I wanted something as nice as the 660C to use while I was there.)
However, it hasn’t been thoroughly cleaned in all the time I’ve owned it. I’ve taken most of the caps off and cleaned under them a couple times, and I’ve opened the bottom of the case once or twice, but I haven’t done a full disassembly, haven’t even considered lube, haven’t pulled caps for the stabilizer keys, etc.
Some things are getting a little squeaky, and I really want to give it a deep clean. (and maybe a lube)
My fears are: Screwing up the stabilizers (I have fully disassembled a couple cherry MX boards before, but I’m not clear how different or more delicate this is likely to be, and it’s been awhile), and screwing up/losing all (or any of) those little springs and the domes.
I’ve checked out a few videos over the years, but am still just a little nervous about doing it.
Can anyone who has done it convince me it’s not that bad, or warn me away from trying? 😁
Bonus question: If I end up in there anyway, any recommended extra steps to take?
I’ve never taken apart a Topre board, but looking at this video video, I’d say it was doable. Fiddly, maybe, but then again, so is opening up every switch on an MX board, too. Take your time, be gentle, pay close attention to what you’re doing… You’re probably going to be fine.
Thank you! For some reason I remembered it requiring a lot more than it looks like it does in that video. I appreciate it!