Redragon K552 Key Switch Replacement

Written By: Lyxander Blanco

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Replace defective key switches on a Redragon K552 keyboard using this guide.

If a specific key does not work properly when using the keyboard, it might be a malfunctioning key switch, or dust may have built up. After replacing the faulty key switches and cleaning the keyboard, the keyboard will operate properly again.

No special skills are required.

Use appropriate replacement switches with the keyboard. Any Outemu-brand key switch will work for this keyboard.

Tools

Parts

Otemu Key Switch

Step 1

Unplug the keyboard from the computer.
Because this keyboard does not use a detachable cable, you will have to detach the cable from the PC directly.
The location of the cable depends on how you had installed the keyboard into the PC. (In my case, I have it installed on the rear of my PC next to my ethernet cable).
RGB lights indicate that power is running through the keyboard.
Make sure that no power is running through the keyboard during the replacement process.

Step 2

Align the keycap puller to the keycap.
Use the keycap puller to pull out all the keycaps from the keyboard.

Step 3

Dip cotton swabs into a bottle of rubbing alcohol solution.
Clean the keycaps using the cotton swabs.

Step 4

Dip another cotton swab into the rubbing alcohol solution.
Carefully use the cotton swab to clean the surface and crevices of the keyboard.
Do not drop rubbing alcohol into the keyboard directly as it may cause damage to the keyboard.