How to Remove Mechanical Keyboard Keys Step 1: Get a Keycap Puller (Or A DIY One) Plastic vs Wire Keycap Puller. Step 2: Insert Keycap Puller Onto Keycap. The next step is to insert your keycap puller. Step 3: Gently Pull Until the Keycap is Removed. Now all you need to do is pull.

What is the easiest way to remove a key from a keyboard?

Insert a flat object below the key, such as a small flathead screwdriver or a car key, as shown in the picture. Once placed below the key, twist the flat object or push down until the key pops off. If you want to remove more than one key, repeat this process until all keys are removed.

How do you remove keys from keyboard without breaking them?

For desktop keyboards, take a butter knife or a screwdriver and try to pry up one corner of the keys. You don’t need to use a lot of force; you should feel a pop and the key will come right off. For laptop keyboards, your fingernail should be enough to pull the plastic up.