Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Toggle Indicator Tab
  • 2 steps
  • Backplate
  • 5 steps

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Introduction

The HyperX Alloy Origins mechanical keyboard, like many other keyboards, requires backplate removal before accessing many of its other internal components. Be sure to visit the troubleshooting page first before determining that a part needs to be replaced! Otherwise, this guide will help you in what is often the first step in repairing your HyperX Alloy Origins keyboard.

Before removing the backplate, make sure the keyboard is disconnected from your device and that the LED’s are not on. Avoid using excessive force during disassembly to prevent damaging any of the keyboard’s components. Work on a solid, hard surface, and ground yourself occasionally during disassembly to mitigate electrostatic discharge from your hands, which could damage internal keyboard components.

What you need

Step 1

              Toggle Indicator Tab
  • Locate the toggle indicator tab on the top right corner of the keyboard.

Locate the toggle indicator tab on the top right corner of the keyboard.

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Step 2

  • Insert the metal spudger or some other separating instrument into the right crevasse between the tab and the keyboard.
  • Lift up gently on the tab, while holding the left side of the tab down.
  • The tab can spring upwards upon removal. Eye protection is recommended during this step.

Insert the metal spudger or some other separating instrument into the right crevasse between the tab and the keyboard.

Lift up gently on the tab, while holding the left side of the tab down.

The tab can spring upwards upon removal. Eye protection is recommended during this step.

Step 3

              Backplate
  • Flip the keyboard over so that the backplate is facing you.

Flip the keyboard over so that the backplate is facing you.

Step 4

  • Remove the rubber feet on the four corners of the backplate.
  • When reassembling, use an adhesive to reattach the feet. A silicone rubber adhesive is recommended.

Remove the rubber feet on the four corners of the backplate.

When reassembling, use an adhesive to reattach the feet. A silicone rubber adhesive is recommended.

Step 5

  • Remove the specified keycaps as depicted in the image.

Remove the specified keycaps as depicted in the image.

Step 6

  • Remove all Philips #0 screws from the new openings created after removing the rubber feet and plastic tab.

Remove all Philips #0 screws from the new openings created after removing the rubber feet and plastic tab.

Step 7

  • Separate the backplate from the keyboard using your hands.

Separate the backplate from the keyboard using your hands.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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