New Keyboard fault

Tony3-1-9

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Hello, I just got this keyboard after a week of waiting to find it has a fault. I really don't want to have to send it back and wait another week so was wondering if any of you could help me fix the issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO5yBZzBLlI&feature=youtu.be
Not the best quality video but you get the picture. Now if I blow on the switch it works for about 10 minutes and starts to stick again. I was thinking maybe dust or something but I have been blowing on the damn thing all day and it still sticks after 10minutes. Any idea how I could mend this? I was thinking of getting an air canister and possible some lubricating fluid but unsure what fluid to buy, after some research I don't think I should be putting wd40 on it. I'm from uk so if you could suggest any type of lubricant I can purchase over here it would be appreciated.
 
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Yes, but it requires desoldering/soldering, which, if you bought the keyboard new (meaning it's under warranty), I strongly strongly strongly advise not doing. Best bet is (if it's under warranty) to request a replacement.
Here's how to do the soldering for your keyboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p_IsdmHEbs
Here's how to disassemble the switch itself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95oZ5QPTDuc (being that it's attached to your keyboard you might need the tool)
And the rubbing alcohol is pretty straight forward, just make absolutely sure the switch is completely dried out before you start using the keyboard again.

jdog2pt0

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Make and model of the keyboard please. Also, it looks like it's mechanical, so most of the time you can just buy replacement switches. Also, no liquids as you'll just create a short in the key (i.e. the computer will think it's being held down constantly. The only liquid that might be safe is rubbing alcohol, but remove the switch if you can and soak it, or make sure the keyboard isn't plugged in until you're sure the alcohol has evaporated. If the switches aren't replaceable your best bet is to suck it up and send it back.
 

jdog2pt0

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Yes, but it requires desoldering/soldering, which, if you bought the keyboard new (meaning it's under warranty), I strongly strongly strongly advise not doing. Best bet is (if it's under warranty) to request a replacement.
Here's how to do the soldering for your keyboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p_IsdmHEbs
Here's how to disassemble the switch itself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95oZ5QPTDuc (being that it's attached to your keyboard you might need the tool)
And the rubbing alcohol is pretty straight forward, just make absolutely sure the switch is completely dried out before you start using the keyboard again.
 
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