How To Disassemble Keychron QMK/VIA Enabled Keychron Keyboard
Step 1: Unscrew the screws on the bottom of the case by the hex key.
Step 2: Take the top and bottom of the case apart.
Step 3: Unscrew the screws on the daughter PCB.
Step 4: Take the main PCB and the top of the case apart.
Step 5: Remove the daughter PCB from the main PCB.
Step 6: Unscrew the six golden screws on the PCB.
Step 7: Take the PCB, the foam, and the plate apart.
Please watch the video above to see how to disassemble a Q series keyboard.
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).
How to Remove and Assemble the Daughter PCB
How to Remove the Daughter PCB
Step 1: Unscrew the screws on the daughter PCB.
Step 2: Take the PCB and the top case apart.
Step 3: Unlock the ribbon cable lock and take out the ribbon cable.
How to Assemble the Daughter PCB
Step 1: Insert the ribbon cable into the PCB port and lock it.
Step 2: Put the system toggle back into the toggle port.
Step 3: Put the daughter PCB back in place.
Step 4: Screw in the daughter PCB.
Please watch the video above to see how to remove and assemble a Q series keyboard.
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee and tax if applicable).
How To Remove And Install The Ribbon Cable
How To Remove The Ribbon Cable
Step 1: Push the black snap on the port to unlock the ribbon cable
Step 2: Take out the ribbon cable from the port
How To Connect the ribbon cable with the PCB
Step 1: Plug the ribbon cable into the PCB port to the end
Step 2: Lock the ribbon cable with the black snap on the PCB port
*The blue part must be at the top you can judge the depth of the ribbon cable insertion by the blue part
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).
How to Replace the Plate on a Q Series Keyboard
Step1: Unscrew the 6 golden screws on the back of the PCB.
Step 2: Take the PCB, foam, and plate apart.
Step 3: Install the nuts and metric threaded adapters onto the new plate.
Step 4: Assemble the new plate, foam, and PCB together.
Step 5: Screw the 6 golden screws back onto the plate.
Step 6: Install the gaskets onto the plate.
Please watch the video above to see how to replace the plate on a Q Series keyboard.
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee, and tax if applicable).
How to Install the Badge for a Q Series Keyboard
Step 1: Unscrew the screws on the back of the case.
Step 2: Unscrew the screws on the daughter PCB.
Step 3: Take the PCB and the top case apart.
Step 4: Assemble the badge onto the top case.
Step 5: Screw the badge to the top case.
Step 6: Take out the up right keycap and switch.
Step 7: Assemble the PCB and the top case back together.
Step 8: Screw in the daughter PCB.
Step 9: Screw in the bottom case.
You may contact support@keychron.com if a defect covered by the warranty arises in your product within the warranty period. Keychron will honor the warranty of our Q and V series keyboard (e.g.: Q1, Q2, V1, V2, etc.) by one of the following methods at our discretion:
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by manufacturing: We will only replace the defective parts of the keyboard, not the whole keyboard, as its highly customizable and easy to be rebuilt.
- Defects of Q and V series keyboards have been caused by disassembling our product, improper installation, non-factory repairs/modifications, improper adjustment of the product, or neglect, including but not limited to “burn-in”, and similar wrongful use: We will NOT offer free service. We only offer paid service to replace the defective parts at your own cost (including the cost of parts, shipping fee and tax if applicable).