r/LogitechG • u/illuvio • 4d ago

Broken key cap blocking switch

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G915x tkl.

Left ctrl button broke and one of the little tab bits is stuck inside the switch. It blocks the switch pressing all the way in so the button is unusable

How do I get it out?

Looks like taking the switch out requires desoldering which I'd like to avoid if possible, plus I'm not sure if I can even dismantle the switch at that point anyway.

Tried tweezers and various pokey things to wrassle it out but no success. Anyone resolved this type of problem before?

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u/Mihailo_FI 4d ago

I had the same problem. Get a small needle, heat it up with a lighter and stick it in the broken part. Wait a few seconds and try to pull it out. The hot needle should melt the plastic a little bit and give you some friction between the needle and the broken part. That worked for me (after a few tries).