Logitech G710+ Disassembly and Modification [56k warning] - Page 2

Good point about the warranty - I forgot about that possibility by "modding" it. Maybe using a Sharpie is the way to go until the warranty expires. Meh, probably can't do that either without voiding the warrant since Logitech may want to refurb an RMA board for resale or even as a warranty replacement.

@ hammerforged: What kind of paint did you use (i.e. some general/cheap paint or something designed for plastic?). I'm thinking spray is better than using a standard or foam brush. Thankfully the orange key As for the O rings, I wonder if those are the same as the 50A rings.
Edited by goesto11 - 10/16/12 at 2:25pm

Do the colours relate to what switches you should use them with? I'd like to try the black rings on MX Blues for the better bottoming out sound.

You can use any of them for any type of Cherry MX switch (maybe other brands as well). The O ring colors specify the type (i.e. what effect) the O ring has. For example, the Red O rings are half as thick as the Blues & Blacks so keys don't bottom out as soon as the others = less change in the way the keystoke feels. Blue O rings have more of a "cushion" or "spongy" feel when you bottom out while Blacks have a more defined, harder feel when bottoming out. Just a guess on my part, but if you want to change the way the keys sound when you bottom out, I would think that Reds & Blues would have a greater impact on reducing the sound since they are softer. I suggest either call/e-mail WASD keyboards before ordering to make sure you get the ones best suited to your needs.


Thanks for the reply. I didn't think about sanding first, though it make sense. I wonder if 1000 grit would work - I want to use a fine grit so that the plastic remains smooth.

As for the warranty. IDK either. I haven't yet (*fingers crossed*) had a Logitech item which needed replacement under warranty. If it wasn't for the fact you have to cut out the bottom of the posts holding the bracket, it would be easy as you say - just remove the paint, throw the bracket back in and RMA. I have heard Logitgech is pretty good about warranties in general - even replacing items a month or two after the warranty expired. Still, you never know... I'll probably keep the board as is for a while, and if everything still works properly, figure that I've got a good keyboard and go ahead with the paint job. I'm not very familiar with Logitech gaming keyboards, but one idea I had was if an older model had the exactly the same six G-key layout/design, but a different color plastic bracket, try to buy a cheap, non-working "parts"model off of E-Bay and swap the plastic pieces.

Thanks again for the post. Now I just need to find a G710+ on sale.
Edited by goesto11 - 10/16/12 at 10:44pm

It will probably hover around $130 at least once in the next month, if you look up the part number 920-003887 and hit some of the smaller retailers a lot are at about $135 but aren't available yet..

It's kinda weird, besides buying directly from Logitech it looks like Newegg is the only one in stock and shipping. Amazon still says the 28th or something.

Mine should be here today, I'm a wee bit worried about the "stiffer" brown thing I've seen twice now, but we'll see. I'm just now getting used to the relatively low resistance of my browns, compared to my aluminium Apple keyboard.
Edited by Appleanche - 10/17/12 at 7:12am

Just got home to see it on my porch. First impressions are very nice, backlight is really nice and the keys themselves feel quality. I've noticed some people describe them as slick but they are the same sort of inbetween texture of my CM Pro with browns.

I also don't really notice them being any stiffer than my CM Pro, but they are a lot quieter thanks to the O Rings.

So far so good, it's actually quite a nice looking board in person, IMO, the way it curves is quite nice. I didn't really buy it for the looks and it was sort of a detractor, besides the orange strip which will have to grow on me it's quite nice.

I don't know if it has to do with the O-Rings or not but the keys are much harder to pull off than my CM where they get off with little force, they are strongly on this.

+1, give me a Crimson and White modded keyboard anyday. Great teardown and the all black suits this board well IMO. Great job OP.

nice teardown. Nice to see that keyboard has a nice solid metal plate in it. might pick myself up one if they work out the issues with the back lights going out.......

Reviews are looking good at Newegg!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126299

Oh.

Maybe not.