HyperX Alloy Elite RGB SAFE DISSASEBLY
Hello, I’d like to share my experience opening the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB keyboard.
First of all, I want to point out that I couldn’t find much information online besides the following post. However, I think the attached photos there are very low quality, which doesn’t really inspire confidence when trying to open the keyboard using the mentioned method.
I used that method myself, but it doesn’t clearly explain where to insert the plastic pick in order to carefully separate the case.
1.- First, it’s best to remove all the keycaps to avoid damaging any of them.
2.- Then, remove the 17 screws from the top side of the keyboard, marked in green in the attached photos.
3.- Remove the 5 screws from the bottom side of the keyboard. IMPORTANT: there are no hidden screws under the label or under the rubber feet (at least not on my model).
4.- Carefully start separating the case from the front side.
5.- Take a plastic pick and carefully open the sides as shown in the picture.
6.- Then continue lifting the top cover while releasing the clips located on the sides near the multimedia buttons.
7.- Finally, continue opening the back side using the plastic pick. Open one side first, then the other, until you reach the center, and the entire top cover should come free.
8.- Remove the top cover slowly and carefully. Even though all the clips are released, there is still some internal fitting/assembly holding it in place, so take your time when removing it.
I hope my experience helps someone and gives you the confidence to open your keyboard safely.
In my case, I needed to clean the Cherry MX switches from the inside.
If you are going to desolder the switches, do not use a solder sucker/vacuum pump, since the PCB traces are thin and you risk completely lifting or damaging them. I recommend using copper desoldering braid instead to remove the solder before taking out the switch.
Before closing the keyboard back up, I also recommend using compressed air to clean out as much dust and debris as possible from the inside.
Best regards!