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Used keyboard I bought has keys that don't respond when pressed. Any hope in saving? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Its a Razer Blackwidow elite I got for cheap, the listing just said "sold as is" and had some pictures. Didn't mention anything about bad keys. Kicking myself now for trying to cheap out. My question is if there is anything I can do to repair it. If so is it worth doing? The switches are not hot swappable if that's important.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If it was listed as Used on eBay then you'll likely be able to get your money back because it's not fully working. If it was listed as Parts or you bought it from a less regulated platform, on your head be it.

As for repair, it depends what's wrong with it. It sounds like some of the switches might be dead, but if they are then you'll want to source replacements, but from where? Do you have any soldering equipment/skills?

It might be a fun repair project if you're into electronics, but if you weren't... then better luck next time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I got it from eBay and I am working on a refund/return. Hopefully it works out.