Lubing an entire keyboard in 5 minutes. NO MESS

Want to lube the switches in your mechanical keyboard, but don't want to take the board apart? Here's how to do it quickly without making a mess!
Link lube link: amzn.to/3rZhijD
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[@Egg_g.]

Omg I accidentally injected some lube into my pointer finger

[@otami]

don’t worry your finger will be thoccier

[@KYR-ZHX]

@@otami lol

[@cosmozfps49]

@@otami lol

[@SHADOWLEGENDDRAWS]

Are you ok bro

[@sashahess6786]

lol

[@jojoanime9213]

Thanks that's exactly the tutorial i'm looking for without disoldering and lube the box switch

[@StrictViperVR]

me who is getting a hotswapable keyboard but might still do this becuase it will save me lots of time that i do not want to spend hand lubing

[@pakyae6843]

As a keyboard enthusiast, I recommend actual hand lubing. It is going to be worth it at the end. If you are not gonna hand lube, why buy a hot swap?

[@StrictViperVR]

@@pakyae6843 it turns out my swithes sound really good stock and sound almost the same as other hand lubed switches and it sounds really good and i am reallt happy with it

[@bachkawrd]

@@pakyae6843 i agree, lubing like this is kinda mid and might not affect springs

[@fender8372]

@@StrictViperVR why switches are they?

[@user-fj6ei3gp9t]

​@@bachkawrdlmao your funny kid

[@Rayu25Demon]

Smart idea, thanks.

[@Bytvon7]

Nice idea. Im gonna try it :D

[@Normaliv]

I used this on my SK61 and if you have done this before, it's quite useful. It basically lubes the switch to make it sound and feel better. However, be warned as over lubing it may result in some switches becoming sticky. Only use about 2 drops per switch and clean your stem after. Do that and you should be good.

[@DawoodKhan-kn4iu]

do u recommend pressing the switch in or no? and did u do anything about the stabilizers?

[@Normaliv]

@@DawoodKhan-kn4iu I'm not really too sure, I did this over a year ago and can't really remember what I did. Realistically I'm pretty sure this method isn't all too good overall though.

[@starnightfox]

I managed to geta syringe but my mum found out about it and thought i was doing illegal substances. Meanwhile i was trying to get my keyboard to sound good.😑

[@damnthatscrazy25]

LOL

[@turn-me-later]

Haaaaaaa😂u probably have to lube ya keyboard in front of her 😂😂

[@williamwen3477]

you must have a strong finger by now using that navy box switch for daily typing xD

[@oscarcharliezulu]

nice 👍 i’d never heard of dry lube before seems much easier and safer

[@skraegorn7317]

Dry lubing is not as common on MX type switches, it’s more common on Alps type and other styles of switches

[@josemiguelochoa5372]

just Injected that thing in my vein as you said, but the switches were smooth for like 15 minutes only...

[@espermeadows1882]

I think the gain on the microphone sound was different for the sound comparison.

[@udirt]

which keyboard do you have there? it's pretty with the white finish. had no idea there was wax based 'non-oil' for bikes. gonna go to the bike store and ask if they'll help me to some... though it might appear odd to walk down the string with that siringe... eeeeeh.

[@IronCan88]

this will work but will not last long and not very evenly spread compared to hand lube. However for the purpose of not needing to de-solder, i guess it's better than nothing. Best is the still hand lube with 205g0, lubing the stem and rail.

[@chrisizzycoverschannel5002]

@unicorn reviews. How long does it last before you have to relube again? Is bike chain dry lube better than krytox GPL105 oil?

[@chrisbrumasmr3455]

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[@user-fj6ei3gp9t]

BIKE CHAIN LOL

[@Dr.Kananga]

Does the dry Link Lube works with the siringe?

[@mariuskaupas]

I have some super expensive Muc Off Hydrodynamic lube for bike chains. Also it smells like blueberries xD. Thanks for the advice.

[@imnot4chriss]

will this fix the springy sound?

[@JLummin]

doing this because my keyboard is not hot swappable and I got cherry mx silent reds. If someone can explain how I can syringe the stabilizers that would be good! Also if someone can find a lube like this in the US Amazon

[@darthollpheist1156]

The stabs are really easy on a soldered board. You can just take a tiny brush, or a really thin piece of plastic like a straw that's been cut long ways. Then you take your grease or lube, get a decent amount on your tool, and just get it all over the stabs. Under, inside, on the sides of the stems. Then, press and pull them up and down a few times. Clean up the stuff on the outside, then put your caps back on. You can't do that with every key but you can do it with the stabs. Also, another way to make your board sound and feel better is to take it out of the case. It shouldn't be a big deal. Then get some foam, and line the bottom of your case and fill in any gaps. Then, when you put it back together, leave the middle screw a bit loose. Just enough so it doesn't rattle but you basically want there to be some flex in the middle. You won't be able to see it. But it will make typing feel better and it sounds better too.

[@Melguera]

I might’ve put too much lube, but I definitely fried my Keychron K2

[@sAm-kh8nf]

your discord link doesnt work

[@phamaral249]

Isn't bike chain lube petroleum based?

[@MrHomunkulus]

i looked at the bottle it says "a blend of waxes suspended in a water-based emulsion"

[@zzz525]

it is safe to use chain lube??

[@BigManator]

as a beverage, no

[@notme-rv3ij]

Does it work for blue or does lubing blue switches make it better

[@cranezs]

I personally recommend to not lube blue switches

[@TheGuy47YT]

​@@cranezswhy though?

[@cranezs]

@@TheGuy47YT the appeal of blue switches is that it makes a more high pitched and loud noise which is quite defined. lubing it will dampen that noise and essentially just make them tactile switches instead of clicks switches, which are what blues are.

[@F1Leclercsz_]

hi is the link lube for chains?

[@UnicornReviews]

Yep

[@F1Leclercsz_]

@@UnicornReviews will any chain lube work for a keyboard?

[@MrCrazyjoe259]

@@F1Leclercsz_ No, it would have to be a specific formula. Never use a petroleum based lube for this application.

[@bhomeblog]

Bike lube?

[@volc6no85]

it must be

[@SaucyHex]

WOuld lubing my corsair k95 mechanical keyboard work?

[@DragonDrop4758]

Use a little bit.. and btw. I'm out of Lube. xD

[@iixixiboy3475]

WD is the best

[@djmocok]

Nah not sold on this

[@asdfsson1222]

my ears bro, my ears.. yikes switches

[@africanboy6051]

0:45 next time sync it

[@rohittkrr]

Tries to buy a syringe from local pharmacy While chilling out and living switches that evening *FBI OPEN UP*

[@Wzrd100]

First 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@ilove2learn783]

Dude using chain oil to lube switches. WTF did I just watch. Guy has no idea what he's doing but whatever.

[@masterloot]

that lube is $43 lol. ill pass

[@UnicornReviews]

Any dry lube will work, but bike industry stuff is always priced in silly ways