Keyboard stabilizers

[iantm]

I’m at a loss at how to safely remove the keys with stabilizers. I don’t think you’re supposed to pull the metal from the thin black clips. I’ve broken them before. But there doesn’t seem to be a way to get the clip out.

 

[Juror22]

I have a collection of very thin, flat, spring steel items that I've used for these. I think over the years I've only broken two and that was going back in, not coming out. I have a lock pick, X-acto blades, a couple of machining rulers. They allow you to get in really close and put a measured amount of pressure in the right spot to pop them out.

I haven't had to do this lately, but I was also thinking the next time I do, I would like to see if some amount of heat (like a hairdryer - not enough to melt the items, just enough to improve flexibility) might make it go easier with less stress on the parts.

 

[iantm]

I did feel like putting them back in was harder. I was able to remove all surrounding keys and squeeze through with ipa and a swab well enough for now.

Would love to hear what you come up with but I personally don’t want to risk it right now. I only have one of these particular keyboards.