Modding the Razer Huntsman Mini: Easy steps for better sound!

I recently got the new Razer Huntsman Mini with purple clicky optical switches. I really enjoy the 60% form factor, but noticed that the keys were pinging (or reverbing) when they were depressed. It's fairly subtle and most won't notice it, but having used many other keyboards without this issue, I set forth on an afternoon-long journey to mod the Huntsman Mini and remove this annoying sound.
The whole process is pretty easy with directions, but still time consuming. The materials required are just basic tools, some $6 spray lube, and roughly $10 of sound dampening foam. There will also be plenty left over so you can use them for future projects. Be sure to have a few hours free to finish the whole process.
Skip to sound tests:
0:00:20 - Stock Huntsman Mini
0:04:02 - With 1 layer of sound dampening foam
0:08:12 - With lubed switches, stabs, and 2 layers of foam
Amazon Links:
Sound dampening foam: www.amazon.com...
PTFE Dry Lube:
www.amazon.com...
Music:
"Call the Shots" by Slynk. Available in the KZbin Audio Library.

[@bigxie]

For those of you looking to do this to a Huntsman TE, please watch my before/after sound comparison video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKetYqCeZ72enKs The procedure for the TE is almost exactly the same, but there's an extra hidden screw in the back (watch my video to for how to get to it). Also, if you don't want to push the switches out by force, you can squeeze the two clips on the side of each switch together (from underneath the PCB) a little and then they slide right out.

[@yingdoge9228]

ha, man, can you make a video of how to lube the switches exactly because when you do it in this video it was blocked by your hand please thank (bought this keyboard because of you).

[@bigxie]

Hey, you can see the process in more detail in randomprankp's video on the same topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCyloOGebl5jLc

[@reflex1on590]

for the ribbon cable you are supposed to lift up the little black tab and then it will just be completely loose, thats what is actually keeping the cable in place

[@squirrelnuts1006]

What jf you lube the switches

[@nanto3668]

Holy shit that sounds so much better

[@vanexai]

Andrew: "Now i'm gonna _lube the keycaps_ " Me: keycaps? 👁👄👁

[@bigxie]

Hahaha, did I really say that??? Well, hopefully you got what I meant, lol.

[@flockedat]

@@bigxie I broke the little bottom part of the spacebar. Is there any place I can go to to get a new spacebar?

[@bigxie]

@@flockedat are you talking about the stabilizer clips on each end of the spacebar? Razer sells replacement PBT keycap sets that would work (and they come with new stabilizers), but if you just broke the keycap itself, any standard keycap set fits on the Huntsman Mini since it has a standard bottom row.

[@flockedat]

@@bigxie I actually fixed it in a different way. I took the same stabilizers from the delete key, took one of them and replaced the broken one with the backspace. Basically what I’m saying is that I removed the broken stabilizer and added another one from the backspace key for completely free. It worked like magic and it feels much better. Thank you very much for the info.

[@bigxie]

@@flockedat I'm glad that worked for you, but it's not "free". Your backspace key is now missing a stabilizer and will rattle if you hit it off center. Whether it's noticeable or bothers you is completely subjective though!

[@Sam-kd5cx]

Didn’t notice much difference from stock to foam but with the lube it sounded crazy good

[@pathetic_bot9476]

You couldn't even hear any pinging in the video but in real life you can

[@TanteEmmaaa]

KZbin cuts off every sound beyond 15khz, so it is mostly filtered out. I am typing this on a razor huntsmen elite and the metallic ping is very loud. Will send it back.

[@Layarion]

@@TanteEmmaaa they do!?! i mean i knew they compressed, but i didn't know that. makes me wish he uploaded a sound file on the side.

[@TanteEmmaaa]

@Jao Bai Dun Razor basically integrated a tuning fork in their optical switches, so no wonder about the noise. I didn't try the lube, for 200€, a keyboard has to be good out of the box. @Layarion I think with the new codecs youtube doesn't cut of the high frequencies anymore. But there are a lot of old examples still on youtube.

[@Greg-rj2tn]

0:18 - stock 4:02 - padding 8:12 - padding with lube

[@xenoclops756]

0:23 4:04 8:16

[@oh_knee7173]

Lmao 😂 no difference

[@ChanniePenghua]

nah theres a difference

[@11202]

@@ChanniePenghua it's marginally quieter and I suppose lets you hear the per key rattle a bit better

[@ezekiel5425]

@@11202 it's about performance not about some sounds

[@Richmo_]

Great job. I wasn't expecting it to sound as good as it did at the end.

[@8ball926]

Here is a tip for future reference, for the ribbon cable there is a little plastic switch that just flips up, it is a lot easier than taking the control board off

[@TraeldornTech]

Been trying to find this comment lol

[@agentvfx1559]

If anyone actually did this I have mad respect for u

[@bloodsausage6635]

im about to, my keyb sounds like dogshit and i was kind of thinking about just building a new one and selling the huntsman, but i dont have the patience to wait for stuff to come back in stock

[@ayyeitsmiko4768]

@@bloodsausage6635 I did this not too long ago and I can tell you that there is a huge improvement with the sound. However, there is still a bit of rattling on the keys that have the stabilizers (Spacebar is the most notable and of course the Shift Keys). I do recommend getting O-rings for each key and doubling them up. Sounds more buttery smooth. Hopefully yours will turn out great!

[@EliBatcheller]

i don’t know if i’m gonna get this or the logitech g pro x

[@shidaree9208]

I did it, it sounds better now haha

[@skinnyism9779]

im too scared to do it

[@Quilonify]

Thank you for having a video with the clickies. I have purples too and can only find other videos with red switches. Will definitely be doing this!

[@ShadowFoxBG]

Is there a chance of it breaking and does this work on Razer Huntsman because i am trying to find something to make my keyboard at least quieter than my voice.

[@bigxie]

There's always a risk involved when it comes to disassembling the keyboard. The original Huntsman is also an older design and I think more difficult to open than the Mini or TE. But once you get to the PCB, the switches and stabs can be removed the same way and lubing them will help reduce the sound, but I'm not sure if it will become quieter than your voice (I guess this depends on your mic as well, if it can cut out some background noise - if you're talking about voice comms in games).

[@maelstrom7862]

Thank you so much dude I love everything about the keyboard but that annoying ping! And the lube and foam are super cheap! I really appreciate you making this vid

[@bigxie]

Glad I could help!

[@prayzohh4263]

I did this mod the same way you did it and it sounds so much better than it was in it's stock form! Seriously, it feels buttery smooth!

[@bigxie]

Glad it worked out for you and that you're enjoying the results!

[@valentiniliev2909]

Deam, bruh. Nice job. I've seen this mod being done for the linear version of these switches again on a huntsman mini, but I gotta say I never thought the clicky ones could sound this good. It's night and day between the stock sound and the one after these mods. Thinking about buying one for myself and trying these mods as well.

[@jmjjmj196]

For anyone else going to do this mod or anyone wondering why he couldn’t get the ribbon cable off at 2:04 this is because it has a lock to it. Good thing he didn’t pull to hard or he could have broke it. You need to pull up on the locking part and then it should come off easily.

[@bigxie]

Yeah not too sure why I wasn't able to get it unlocked the first time, but didn't have any issues the second time when I opened it again for lubing. I would still recommend for anyone uncomfortable or struggling with the ribbon cable to just unscrew the small controller board and avoid disconnecting the ribbon altogether.

[@waltzy9110]

@@bigxie I just did this mod for the first time ever and had no problem with the ribbon it was just a small task to get back in at the end nice video though

[@alexatwood6205]

After about 6-7 custom keyboard builds I returned to where I originally started, I bought a razer blackwidow chroma way back when I got into PC gaming had it for about 4 years and in 2020 I took into customs built a GMMK Pro which was my most expensive build then did a few different 60% and 4 different TKLS I finally gave up on the hobby and picked up a Razer Huntsman Elite V2 Analog, would love to look at some of these mods, since the switches on it are adjustable it is super nice for typing and gaming and I always preferred heavier linear switches and I while I cant really find anything for the actuation force on these I would have to say that these are in the 60-70g range and I love it a lot, I really want to improve the stabilizers but arent really familiar with these types of stabs, this video is the beginning of my mods on this keyboard thank you!

[@katrineholo5568]

For the flat black cable, there is a kind of small plastic lever that you flip up and it comes loose very easily. There is no need to take the whole controller board off. To put is back you simply reverse the process by facing the metallic conecters down an putting the plastic lever down. (:

[@liliscreations5573]

thank you so much for this vid ! I wanted to change the switches of my razer huntsman to have something a lil' bit quieter, but since it isn't possible I followed your tutorial and it sounds so much better !!! so thank you :)

[@himanshbhattarai6028]

I don't get how you only have 149 subscribers your videos are so high quality.

[@bigxie]

Thanks for watching and for the compliment. Glad you liked the video. I don't upload on KZbin often, but if I find something particularly interesting or I'm passionate about, I like to share with others!

[@alfredotrujillo4729]

I finished doing this just now and the results are amazing! Thank you so much for the tutorial. All in all it cost me about $5-$6. All I had to do was go out and buy the lubricant at Walmart. I used a mat that I use for changing my car's oil as the dampener. 3 layers of the soft paper like fabric. The spacebar is still not where I wish it would be but a lot better than before. Thank you!

[@bigxie]

NP, glad to hear it went well for you! Tuning space bars is always a challenge, even on some higher end custom boards. There are some "spacebar foams" that you can try, which can reduce the hollow or echo-y sound of the spacebar. If it's rattling noise that's bothering you, then maybe some dielectric grease on the stabilizer bars can soften that up.

[@bigxie]

@@Sc0l4p4st4 It hasn't deteriorated in my experience, but admittedly I also stopped using the Huntsman Mini that frequently after moving on to more custom boards.

[@brobot6565]

@@L3IZ3R does it still feel and sound the same?

[@brobot6565]

@@L3IZ3R thanks for letting me know! i have been thinking about just going traditional lube anyway.

[@LengmanMax]

I just did this! When you pop the switches out you can squeeze the side pegs together (if you have nails) and they push out easily. Great tips - the mini sounds a lot better.

[@juan4069]

Brooo im kinda scared to do it to mine should i do it???

[@elyx8073]

This is the one clicky switch that won't turn into a weird linear/tactile switch if you lube it (due to cherry blues having the click jacket and this one using the click bolt)

[@presdentbarkobamna7871]

Just nodded it yesterday and the sound is so much better! no more pinging!

[@bigxie]

Thanks Obama!!!

[@dylant4667]

big thanks, the equipment was so cheap and it was worth the build

[@bigxie]

Glad it worked out for you, thanks for sharing your results!

[@o.oswift181]

The razer huntsman mini is a good keyboard don't get me wrong, but the purple switches are a little too much out of the box. These modifications make it so much better. Thanks man you're a hero!

[@alt2484]

I got the huntsman mini with purple switches like a year ago, I wanted the red switches but they didn't have any red switch variants at best buy (in store), so I just got the purple and finally found this mod (i watched other keyboard videos and know other mods, I was just scared of doing them because I thought this keyboard would be different due to different types of switches.

[@xclt3739]

Omg so helpful! I have the huntsman mini linear! Switch and click helped me taking the key caps off BuT wow this helped me with everything else. Ur a good tutorial Gide!

[@xRevoEmaGx]

Wow....I wasn't expecting that much of a difference, good job

[@palosjr]

Bruh... thank you so much for this. I ended up using a $10 anti fatigue door mat from Wal-Mart (6mm thick) and cut to fit the case. $15 project and got it all done in a day, and the keyboard feels like a whole new animal. And the sound, omg the sound. Its perfect and muted and no more ping/excess clank.

[@bigxie]

Glad it worked out well for you! I think that a little sound treatment can really make a big difference and we are already seeing a lot of hot swap prebuilts around $100 including some case foam, so hopefully Razer takes a cue and in future generations of the Huntsman, focus more on reducing the ping and improving the sound profile overall.

[@furknee217]

night and day sound. thanks for the video. just ordered the parts.

[@saul1372]

Thanks for the help! I just lubed my huntsman TE and it sounds so good!

[@samsonstevens7181]

Do you think I should do it too? Im worried about destroying my keyboard, but i want them to sound as good as they do with lube.

[@saul1372]

@@samsonstevens7181 i 100% recommend doing it, I’m 13 and I did it all on my own, just maybe use gloves with padding so your thumb won’t hurt when pressing out the switches, make sure you get the right lube and if you want you can use foam, I didn’t and it sounds way better without anything. It also may sound like you’re breaking the main board when you press out the switches since it’s loud but all around it’s quite easy. Let me know if you need anymore help.

[@samsonstevens7181]

@@saul1372 lol I'm also a kid People always seem to think kids can't do this stuff. Yeah honestly I think I may. I've been working on getting my gaming setup to its best, and this mod costs like 10 bucks. So I think I'll do it. I'll make sure to ask if I need anything else

[@saul1372]

@@samsonstevens7181 alright, cool

[@wojtek6959]

@@saul1372 Could you give an update how it works after 2 months? I am about to lube my TE and I am crazy anxious about it...

[@soneeyy_streaming]

amazing gonna do this once i get the parts

[@mrchopsticks537]

Thx I decided to do this after watching ur vid it worked out great!

[@neil741]

So I used some foam to dampen some of the noise and it worked great and makes it sound actually more like a clocky key switch, I almost broke it all in the process but it ended up fine. I used a different type of foam that I had to squeeze down to fit in order to put the screws in put I think that made the dampening better than it did in the video.

[@ethan7015]

Your vids are amazing even with not to many subs your vids are very high quality

[@bigxie]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@youhvenoheart]

Bro you don’t know how much this helped me out im looking to buy it but my country only sells the purple clicky switch which really bugs me. But this is very informative and clear to understand. Thanks a lot Andrew

[@bigxie]

Thanks! I'm really glad it was useful and helped you out!

[@Channel12412]

i could barely hear the rattle in the spacebar when it was done

[@jackojh7071]

Great Video, I have a Razer Huntsman Mini with the clicky switches, I know what you mean by the pinging sound I'm going to give this a try!

[@philipp1784]

I have the Huntsman Mini with the red switches. I find these much better!

[@lilmoney2364]

you can choose what switches you can get????! i really like the huntsman te but it has red switches but i really love the purple ones so what should i do?

[@cryptic6092]

There you go 200 subs BTW thanks for the tutorial

[@bigxie]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@liogicc6993]

My keyboard sounds exactly like that the thing is i used cooking oil to libe my switches and after putting it back together it worked perfectly

[@bigxie]

Wow, that's the first time I've heard of someone using cooking oil as lube. Well, it is non-conductive, so even if you got some on the PCB it should not be damaging. The only thing I would be worried about is the longevity (whether it will dry out over time or not). Great to hear that it worked out for you!

[@Ricoliets]

I really need to try this out! Got the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL yesterday but the metallic pinging is driving me crazy! One question: 5:11 Do we *need* to remove them? Or can we just spray the teflon-based dry lube on the keys, and then let it dry, since it's non-conductive and won't interfere with the electronics?

[@bigxie]

Technically it should be ok if you are careful and let it dry, but I personally wouldn't risk it and it's not that much of a hassle to remove the switches.

[@Ballinsohardtheycallmenutsack]

thanks man! straight to the point and so helpful

[@billzfx1816]

if you got the red linear switches just adding foam and tape on the stabilizers improves the sound a lot

[@Mxjin_]

I lubed my Linear Huntsman Mini with the dry ptfe wd-40 and for the most part it feels and sounds great, but some of the switches are sticking after I press them down.

[@bigxie]

I encountered this with a few switches and found it wasn't due to the lube, but in my case, the stabilizer bars built into the switches having come out of alignment during removal and reinserting the switches. I think it's especially more likely to happen if you just pushed out the switches like I did in the video, rather than unclipping them individually.

[@Mxjin_]

@@bigxie oh, is there a way to fix it?

[@bigxie]

yeah you can remove the affected switches and make sure they can click up and down when they're out of the keyboard. If they're getting stuck, you should be able to see where the interference is happening and push the stabilizer back into place.

[@MrBromfield]

The little grey tab flips up on that ribbon cable to release it

[@jonesmcbigballs7852]

For the price of the mini and the work that goes into this. I think youd be better off with a hotswap custom build

[@chafn9584]

That’s what I’m going to do

[@TheYToLDSCHooL]

BUT! You miss the switches, the build quality, the keycaps, the software and more

[@kagancetin8769]

​@@foolish3674 I really don't know why you hate Razer Huntsman Mini. Is it just the purple one or you hate the linears as well? Personally, I use Razer Huntsman TE. I wanted to build my own with MX Black stems/MX Brown springs mix but thanks to the import fees, it would cost around 200 dollars, without the switches, for 80 dollar parts to come to my country. So, I decided to buy these and then lube them with Superlube (Had to order this from EU, there are no Krytox, WD Dry Lube, Superlube etc. in my country. Why ffs?). Now, my switches a smooth feeling, it already was almost as smooth as Ink Blacks, and it has no pinging. The build quality is decent, it didn't upset me a tad bit but it was a bit hollow so I did the foam mod. The keycaps are decent too, they are thick, even Taeha said that. And, this all cost me only 130 dollars, including foam and lube, lube cost me 30 dollars with import fees. I don't think this was a bad deal.

[@shitassthechizh2759]

@@TheYToLDSCHooL the huntsman mini's build quality and software is pretty bad. And the rk61 and gk61 are hotswap and have better stuff

[@TheYToLDSCHooL]

@@shitassthechizh2759 I own all the keyboard that you mention. I agree only with "61 are hotswap" (BTW, Huntman series is hotswap as well )

[@truthtimetv4575]

holy shit thats a much better end result then i expected. I truly wish they made the red switches with an activation point of the purples they are just way too much for typing or casual use. Im not a clicky person myself but much prefer the activation point of them. Maybe one day they will create the tactile silent optical. Until then this sounds almost tolerable thanks for sharing!

[@bigxie]

Thanks, glad you found it useful! In Chyrosran's Huntsman mini review, he mentions that the new red switches, while activating at the same 1mm, actually require more force and therefore aren't super easy to trigger like the TE and actually are more suitable for typing/regular use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWO3hXewr9-dhKc

[@truthtimetv4575]

@@bigxie thats very interesting thanks for sharing that. I currently daily the TE and have since it was release. I believe i was one of the first that took it apart on a reddit thread and used materials and lube. That was great and all but i STILL find myself mis pressing keys just overall too much. I have an old corsair k70 with cherry browns every so often ill plug it up and its just amazing how much more confident i feel using it. Granted its not some huge thing it does bother me and make me consider moving on a lot due to it. Namely in game when im super tiered i will all of a sudden be moving without wanting to press a key from fingers resting on WASD one just a hair too hard lol. This was super bad right off the bat after getting it then again after lube but i figured i would get used to it. Its been quite a while at this point and though its tollerable i just do not like how it can literally press keys sneezing on the damn thing lol. 37 grams activation jesus..

[@dreadfulmourning1596]

honestly ima try this mod out

[@cod_enjoer8406]

The best clicky switch change my mind

[@teenbean7596]

I like that sound a lot great job bro

[@bigxie]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@brandongonzales3785]

wow, I can just imagine how much better my Huntsman Mini with linear switches would sound after lubing them!

[@bigxie]

No need to imagine, another commenter did this on his linear Huntsman mini and recorded the before/after! soundcloud.com/user-827009208/sets/huntsman-mini-reds-unlubed-lubed

[@DaveTriesToPlayGuitar]

I think it's more of a guilt free purchase if the board came like this than having to do all this work yourself especially those who actually care about the sound and feel of a board but for $120 with that ping? Jesus Christ. Anyways, amazing work man. The board sounds so crisp. Wondering if somehow you do this with the linears in the future

[@bigxie]

Thanks! Yeah I agree, for the price, it should be a bit better out of the box. Then again, I don't recall any Razer product (except maybe the Viper Mini) that I purchased without feeling some "guilt" for paying the Razer tax. Hard to help myself since they've been putting out some pretty good stuff in general lately. At some point this week I'm going to open up my TE and do the same for the linear switches. I think there are already a couple of other videos on KZbin of how the lubed Razer linear switches sound. I'll record the before and after and post it up if it's a considerable difference.

[@DaveTriesToPlayGuitar]

@@bigxie I agree too. They also market it for "gamers" so i understand the thought process they go into making these products. Plug and play kind of thing. Gonna watch out for that video. Subbed!

[@bigxie]

Thanks for the sub! Had some free time this evening and did the same mods to my TE. It makes a pretty considerable difference! I made a quick comparison video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKetYqCeZ72enKs I know the linears in the Mini are going to be "v2" and be a little more quiet to start with, but I think they will also benefit from being lubed (and the case will definitely still need sound dampening).

[@TheSolidlad]

Nicely made video and great reddit post about it.

[@Shadowy_]

You can flip up the catch for the ribbon cable and it easily detaches

[@gstpierre69]

A FYI is that you can flip up the black part on the ribbon cable connector and it’ll pop right up

[@RoyalRahim]

I REALLY want to try this on my Razer Huntsman TE

[@bigxie]

If you haven't checked it out yet, I also have another video on my channel with the results of the same mods for my TE. It made a significant difference!

[@WyattAllen922]

yeah that’s why i got a linear switch with huntsman te because my last budget keyboard had that sound so i got a quiet one and i love the sound without the mod

[@bigxie]

That's just the difference between clicky and linear switches. The Mini is also available in linear (red) switches and they're a lot quieter than the ones in the TE since Razer listened to the complaints from TE owners (too loud, too sensitive) and made improvements in their 2nd gen linears.

[@WyattAllen922]

@@bigxie the linear switch is more responsive in the linear than the clicky and the clicky has that spring sound with it like my dierya dk63 and razor huntsman te don’t have that

[@axtro8001]

this is the most under ratet person on youtube

[@grimlockbe]

Really helpful video, thank you

[@Kahnsie]

Im ngl, having all razer products makes you wanna stay with the brand. I have a few other keyboards but having everything connect with synapse is nice. Plus, nanoleaf/phillips hue works with it. Thank you for creating this video so I can modify my keyboard and make it sound/feel better 💪🏾

[@XKeyscoreOfficial]

Upon further testing I HIGHLY SUGGEST DO NOT USE WD-40 DRY LUBE WITH PTFE ON THIS KEYBOARD! It has made my keys slightly stick when pressed lightly.

[@bigxie]

Sorry to hear about that, but it doesn't mirror my experience at all. Actually, after 6 months, I haven't encountered any issues or noticed any fade in the effects of the WD-40 dry lube. Did you remember to shake the can well before spraying and then between every couple of switches? Otherwise, it's possible you didn't spray an even coating and could have gunked up the switches.

[@user-he2ry1dw6j]

Can I take the purple switches out and put the red switches?

[@Pekerz]

yes

[@nicholasyap2560]

Just the guide Im looking for my man! But one question though, will the lube that you used work well on Razer's linear red keys as well? Im planning to pick the most suitable lube for my Huntsman TKL, the loud pinging and clacky noise are NUTSSS.

[@bigxie]

Yeah, I did the same procedure to my TE as well using the same lube. You can check out the results here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKetYqCeZ72enKs

[@parkappanigga]

The WD40 Dry lube is really good. i just lubed m switches and the pinging is completely gone. Love the sound of it again

[@noreevade1123]

Imma try this thank you bro

[@GOLDNGAMR69]

I have the silent red switch version and the stock form comes with foam pre-installed

[@smurf2482]

You got a sub mate

[@aa65064]

Ribbon cables usually have a breakerbar that has to be levered up in order to release the cable.

[@bigxie]

Indeed, but it doesn't lever up, it appears to lever out (which is why I tried using the pry tools). Turns out it's easier to remove on the keyboard PCB end, just takes some firm pressure to pull it straight up and out.

[@aa65064]

Andrew Xie Ok I see. I was interested in the Huntman Mini with the linear switches but when I heard the noise I instantly changed my mind. Do you think your measures may improve the sound of the new linear switches and stabs as well?

[@bigxie]

@@aa65064 yes, I'm sure it will. Check the pinned comment to see how these same steps affected my TE, which uses the older generation red switches which are louder to begin with.

[@Oatsy26x]

I kinda want to do this I already have linear switches and POM Jellies this would be lowkey the finishing touch

[@Drummerhoost]

Great video! Just subbed

[@bigxie]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@kuwexl]

thx for this video it has inspired me

[@bigxie]

You're welcome, thank you for the comment, I appreciate it!

[@ryanmeiring7694]

btw the ribbon cable has a little clip you flip up

[@angelmiguelarmado3871]

Man this review's crazy good! I was just wondering if I could use the krytox 205g0 to lube the purple switches instead of wd-40??

[@IAmAW04]

I think if you’re going to pay full price for this keyboard, its not worth it to then mod it. Even getting a Anne Pro might not be a bad option. But, like me, I got it for sale, barely used, for $80. Now I can spend the extra money on lubricant and foam.

[@bigxie]

I tend to agree with this. At the same price point, there are a lot of great 60% hotswaps available. They're more flexible than the Huntsman Mini and upgradeable down the line (if you want to get more premium switches). They're also easier to mod with removeable switches and standard plate mount stabs. But for either case, if you want "good" sound, you'll need to invest a little extra in lube and foam to really get it tuned in.

[@IAmAW04]

@@bigxie Yep, I got the purple switch variant as well to go along my viper mini. Its going to be my first time ever trying a keyboard with something other than a membrane switch, let alone modding it. I'll definitely be watching this video over and over again so I don't mess up anything. Wish me luck!

[@bigxie]

Good luck! Feel free to hit me up in the comments if you have any other questions.

[@IAmAW04]

@@bigxie so I modded my keyboard, but it didn't quite get rid of the pinging, especially on the space bar. I placed foam and used super lube, maybe I didn't lube the switches correctly?

[@sirasitp6183]

sounds sooo goood!!!

[@Will-bk8gr]

Hi I was wondering if you could make a short tutorial on how to remove razer stabs, open them and mod them. I seem to be having a bit if trouble. Thankyou!

[@bigxie]

When you get to the PCB, you'll see that they are held in pretty simple by a couple of clips. Just unclip them and you can put the lube/dielectric grease wherever the wire and plastic meet.

[@Myroonski]

If you don't have a magnetic screwdriver, simply take any screwdriver you have and rub a strong magnet on it. That will make any screwdriver a magnetic one :)

[@bigxie]

Yeah, but what's more likely, that my screwdriver came magnetized or that I have a strong magnet lying around? But anyways, maybe this comment can help someone who randomly has magnets lying around 😂

[@Exploration2234]

damn teh end game is pretty creamy not gonna lie

[@justanotherpxrson]

the problem is that those switches just sound like a toy... you did improve the sound a ton though!

[@noface0587]

The huntsman mini is not a bad keyboard to be honest, I just traded my tkl blackwidow for one with purple switches and I personally like it and how it doesn't require synapse as much

[@uhhh684]

I bet it would sound even better if you did the bandaid mod lol

[@mentesinmente7666]

Hi brother, how's it going? I have a Razer Huntsman Mini and out of nowhere the I, U, and P keys stopped working, but it's intermittent. Do you know what it could be?

[@NailTeeth]

I have the mini with red switches for awhile now i havent heard any ping or had any issue, im quite sure that they added some sort of foam in the switches themselves that has helped alot

[@bigxie]

Yeah you're right! The Huntsman Mini has improved red switches vs the ones originally introduced in the TE and is significantly quieter out of the box. Even still, the mods can make some pretty noticeable improvements. There's a viewer comment on this video somewhere where he's got a before/after sound test of the reds. But if the stock sound is enjoyable and doesn't bother you, I would just go ahead and keep using it that way!

[@NailTeeth]

tbh the main reason i got the mini was the white color to fit my setup, although for the price they could forsure make the stabilizes alot better they can still shake a good amount

[@xokin156]

@@NailTeeth ypu can lube the stabs and there wont be any rattling anymore

[@astoryas5837]

As nice as it is, I personally think that as long as it’s fast while gaming (since it IS a gaming keyboard) that that’s all that matters. Which is a tiny bit slower than red switches by 0.25 I believe it was.

[@bigxie]

Yeah if you're fine with the way it sounds stock, definitely don't do this. Won't be worth the effort and voiding your warranty if your priorities lie elsewhere.

[@randomshiba779]

not designed just for gaming tho

[@rodrigofernety]

sound pretty good

[@yasino2891]

so could you possibly change the purples with the reds also with these steps?

[@petroolenych9621]

does any WD-40 fits to doing this? I bought just a regular WD-40 and i dont if it's DRY LUBE or no as it simply is't mentioned on the bottle. it just says WD-40 (stops squeaking, displaces moisture, cleans, protects against corrosion, releases rusted mechanisms). Should it work???

[@Lapimzu]

im the 1000th subscriber

[@Lapimzu]

and 700th comment on this video too

[@bigxie]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!!

[@volk1269]

between the board and the metal is it possible to install silicone or something to remove the resonance?

[@adamhaberer7981]

I just did the same mods but I used g lube and I also LUBE EACH STABILIZER ON EACH KEY took forever and also mine had foam in its already bought it from amazon new about a week ago also sounds completely different it is the purple switches as well ( mine is very deep and iswear zero spring pin or rattle even stock ) i can do a video if you want also side note you can get the keyboard for 75 usd now and 10 bucks shipping )

[@unknownsamn7114]

sound did went from 60$ keyboard to 200$ one... RAZER should think more of sound and comfort while using their keyboards...

[@Brute_1]

There are red switches made by razer which are linear version of this keyboard

[@soulgamer101]

Would this potentially sound even better with nicer lube or does it not really matter?

[@bigxie]

I don't think it'll make much of a difference. I've also tried the SuperLube PTFE spray on my Elite with purple switches and the switches don't sound any different (although the overall sound is a little different due to the different case). If you're talking about wanting to individually brush each switch with like Krytox or something, I don't know, but I wouldn't recommend it (Razer optomechanical switches cannot be opened nondestructively like traditional switches).

[@brobot6565]

@@bigxie I have seen a few people just brush lube the razer optical switches without opening the switch up and the results are pretty good. Do you think doing that would interfere with the laser actuation system? Because I have heard some people say yes and no

[@bigxie]

@@brobot6565 I think it shouldn't interfere as long as you're not using a super thick lube. The laser shoots through the center of the switch anyways.

[@brobot6565]

@@bigxie thank you!

[@brobot6565]

@@bigxie one more question. Is krytox 205 g0 too thick for this? I don’t know literallly anything about keyboard lube

[@TheHYEGUY]

Thank you for the video! I'm looking to mod my Huntsman TE. Can the switches be replaced for any other kind of switch or just Razer's opto-mechanical switch types?

[@bigxie]

Hi, Razer uses the same OEM for their opto-mechanical switches as Bloody, so technically maybe those LK Libra switches would work as well, but I'd stick to the Razer red and purple switches. The problem with switching switch types in these keyboards is sourcing the extra switches to begin with (as far as I know, they're not sold separately from the keyboards).

[@LilWheez]

Hey, just recently bought this keyboard and the spring ping is playing on repeat in my mind and i can’t get it off lol. Will lubing my switches with superlube multipurpose PTFE have the same results? (eliminate spring ping/ not ruin the switch,keyboard.) Dry lube isn’t available in my country

[@rex72gamer30]

Thx man ur a legend

[@noot3778]

Andrew Xie: *buys keyboard with clicky switches* also Andrew Xie: *dampens the sound with foam*

[@user-re6vg6nz4e]

Раздается противный лязг пружин

[@Proggish]

Would putting in more foam sound better or would it be for naught?

[@idleGamingF2P]

Hi! I would like to ask if i can use krytox 205g0 grease lube for huntsman mini purple clicky switches? Thank you

[@bigxie]

If you can find a way to evenly apply it to each switch. But they don't open like traditional switches, so that is why I suggest using the teflon based spray lube.

[@f1ledgend209]

Great work this is gonna help me upgrade mine! You just saved me tons of money well done!😃 Also could I lube my switches with WD-40 DRY PTFE LUBRICANT?

[@khuevo2875]

must be spray lube

[@Mike-ei8qj]

Damn, I don't think I recoomend popping the switches off though, I messed up some switches on the PCB doing this. While the switches were completely fine, the PCB had issues registering switches afterwards for certain ones, and it seems like it will require some soldering job and some sourcing to get the small parts replaced.

[@Alex-gp5xl]

just some questions, how do you pop the stabilizers out? I opened my Razer huntsman te, and i couldnt get the stabs out. Also, do you also use 2 layers of sound dampening foam on the te?

[@bigxie]

It's easiest to get them out if you approach from the front. The rectangular plastic bases have clips that when compressed, allow for them to come free from the PCB. I did use 2 layers of foam in the TE as well, but it does come in contact with the bottom of the switches. I was able to compress everything back and not encounter any issues but if you're concerned, you can stick with one layer. I'm pretty sure the lubing is more impactful on the sound than the extra layer of foam anyways.

[@Alex-gp5xl]

@@bigxie Thanks, also another question, around 2:25, on those stand-offs in the case where the stabilizers wold be, (the hollow cylinders with a cross), I can see there is a little pad of some kind of sound dampener, did you add that on to the board? or did it come stock like that, because on the huntsman te, the same stand-offs dont have those little pads.

[@bigxie]

@@Alex-gp5xl up to the point at 0:02:45 where I hold up the base, I had not made any modifications to it, so that's just the way the stock Mini is. I don't recall noticing the difference when I opened up my TE, but I didn't add anything directly on those standoffs in either case. I did make sure that the foam filled in the space around the standoffs pretty well though.

[@Alex-gp5xl]

@@bigxie alright, so would you recommend me putting some kind of band aid over those standoffs to try and dampen the stabilizers on my huntsman te or should I just leave it as is.

[@bigxie]

@@Alex-gp5xl you could try. I didn't and most of my stabilized keys sounded great, except the backspace (maybe you can hear it in the other TE video), so maybe some kind of very thin padding over the standoffs could've fixed that. I ended up using an o-ring on just the backspace key and now it sounds more consistent to the other keys.