Lubricating mechanical keyboard switches is optional, but it can improve the sound and feel of keystrokes. Lubricating the switches can make them smoother, reduce ringing and grinding, and improve the acoustics of the keyboard.
However, lubricating switches is a rather time-consuming process that requires certain tools and materials. You'll need a lubricant (such as Krytox 205g0 for linear switches or Tribosys 3203 for tactile switches), a small brush, a switch opener or screwdriver, a soldering iron or switch puller (if your keyboard supports hotswap), tweezers, and a clean workspace.
If you are interested in greasing your switches, you can find additional instructions and examples online.
See below for a step-by-step process:
✅ Remove the switches from the keyboard. If you have a hotswap keyboard, such as the HATOR Rockfall EVO, you can pull out the switches using the supplied puller. In other models, you may have to unsolder the switches (we do not advise you to do this if you do not have enough experience with microelectronics).
✅ Open the switches with a switch opener or a flat screwdriver.
✅ Lubricate the lower and upper parts of the case.
✅ Lubricate the stem.
✅ Lubricate the spring(s).
✅ Assemble the switch (being careful not to bend the contacts).
✅ Install the switches back into the keyboard by pressing them (for hotswap keyboards) or re-soldering them.
