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Keycap Puller in Dublin?

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  • 15-10-2018 9:22pm
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    Kur4mA
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    Random I know... but does anyone know where I could buy a keycap puller (wire type) in Dublin City Center?


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    Serephucus
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    You know you don't need one to pull keys, right? You can just get a small knife or screwdriver or something and wiggle it under the edge of a cap until it pops off. Once you've got a space, they're pretty easy to pull off with your fingers.

    I honestly haven't got a clue if anywhere in Dublin would stock one. Best bet is maybe grab a wire hanger from somewhere and make your own.


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,707 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Make your own out of 2 paperclips

    https://lifehacker.com/make-a-diy-keycap-puller-out-of-two-paper-clips-585305038
    https://deskthority.net/keyboards-f2/home-made-key-pullers-t347.html


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    Kur4mA
    Registered Users Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Kur4mA


    It's a whole set of keys I am swapping out, and the keycaps were quite expensive so wanted to use a puller rather than trying to force them off or use a crappy plastic keycap puller.


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    #5
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,707 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Surely the plastic one would do less potential damage than metal?


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    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    Just FYI here, but I've pulled entire sets of keys quite a few times using nothing but a butter knife. Absolutely no damage to switch or keycap assuming you don't go caveman on it, but up to you. I'd just get one online then, really. I'd be shocked if a single shop in Dublin stocked one.


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