# How to replace keyswitches?

**URL:** <https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-replace-keyswitches/5272>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [April 15, 2022, 8:28am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-replace-keyswitches/5272 "2022-04-15T08:28:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![eirvandelden](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.keyboard.io/eirvandelden/32/2680_2.png) [@eirvandelden](https://community.keyboard.io/u/eirvandelden)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2022, 8:28am UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-replace-keyswitches/5272/1 "2022-04-15T08:28:28Z")

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I have a Model 01 keyboard with two defect keys, one on each side. I bought replacement keys, but I hit a snag: I can’t remove the baseplate that is keeping all in place.  
How should that big black plate be removed?

I have to get it away, because the key I need to remove has solder on both the bottom AND the top of the board.

While I’m asking for helping, are there any more tips for replacing keyswitches?

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**Author:** ![randomman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e79b87/32.png) [@randomman](https://community.keyboard.io/u/randomman)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/how-to-replace-keyswitches/5272/2 "2022-04-15T20:56:10Z")

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I think it likely that they will reply to you here, but you may want to email [help@keyboard.io](mailto:help@keyboard.io).