{"id":45924,"date":"2024-06-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=45924"},"modified":"2025-07-15T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:06:34","slug":"how-to-safely-remove-keyboard-keycaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-safely-remove-keyboard-keycaps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Remove Keyboard Keycaps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you need to give your keyboard a deep clean or upgrade, knowing how to remove your keycaps is a useful skill. Whilst taking your keyboard apart might sound a little scary, it\u2019s actually rather simple and opens up new possibilities for making your set-up your own.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t know how to remove your keycaps, you\u2019re certainly in the right place! We\u2019ve put together this step-by-step guide detailing everything you need to know. Covering the whys, what you need, and how to safely remove your keycaps.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45925\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Remove-Keycaps.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do I Need to Remove My Keycaps?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few reasons why you might need to remove your keycaps. Your keyboard might be littered with pesky crumbs from your late-night snacking or perhaps you\u2019ve spoilt yourself with a new shiny set of keycaps or switches.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/keycaps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19335\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/keycaps.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/keycaps-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/keycaps-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/keycaps-580x348.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Do I Need to Remove My Keycaps?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To successfully remove your keycaps, you\u2019ll need to ensure you\u2019ve got all the right tools first. This includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A keycap puller<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any new keycaps<\/strong> (optional)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A keyboard cleaning kit <\/strong>(optional)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ducky 132 PBT ANSI\/ISO Daisy Keycaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37096\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ducky132-Daisy-Keycaps.png 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>132 keycap set <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with ANSI and ISO layouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constructed from PBT with dye-sub printing <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Novelty floral designs with pastel yellow, pink, and orange colour scheme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/ducky-132-key-pbt-dye-sub-keycaps-us-uk-layout-daisy-per-dck-00667.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Glorious Mouse and Keyboard Cleaning Kit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Glorious-MouseandKeyboardCleaningKit-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Glorious Mouse and Keyboard Cleaning Kit\" class=\"wp-image-20328\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Glorious-MouseandKeyboardCleaningKit-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Glorious-MouseandKeyboardCleaningKit.jpg 474w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mouse and cleaning kit <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes microfibre cloth, power blower, and brush <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to kill and protect your hardware against harmful bacteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/glorious-mouse-and-keyboard-cleaning-kit-glo-acc-ck-kb-01p-gr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Safely Remove Keycaps From A Keyboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you begin, we recommend you take a photo of your keyboard. This will be a huge lifesaver when it comes to putting your keyboard back together at the end as you won\u2019t be left scratching your head trying to figure out where each key goes depending on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/keyboard-layouts-ansi-vs-iso-what-does-it-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">layout<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to also turn off your keyboard and unplug any wires before you start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, grab your keycap puller and place the two tweezers around the keycap you wish to remove until it latches underneath. Gently pull to lift the keycap, making sure to avoid removing the key switch. We recommend placing all your keycaps in a bowl to make sure you don\u2019t lose any. This step is purely optional and not needed if you are replacing your keycaps with a brand-new set.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4942\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Glorious-Keycaps-Puller-2-580x580.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reattach your keycaps, simply press the cap down in place, pushing down firmly to ensure its secure. You might want to give it a few presses to ensure it&#8217;s latched on correctly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking for More Keyboard Advice?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for even more helpful posts about looking after your keyboard to ensure it remains factory fresh for longer, the <strong>Overclockers UK<\/strong> blog has it all! We\u2019ve got plenty of keyboard-related articles from how to build your own, why you want to lubricate your key switches, and our top tips for cleaning your keyboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930feb06 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/overclockers-uks-expert-top-tips-for-cleaning-your-keyboard\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Top Tips for Cleaning Your Keyboard\" class=\"wp-image-19453\" style=\"width:200px\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2210-keyboard-cleaning-blog.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/overclockers-uk-academy-how-to-build-a-mechanical-keyboard\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23669\" style=\"width:200px\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1-580x580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/230116-keyboard-blog-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-lubricate-your-mechanical-keyboard\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45199\" style=\"width:200px\"\/ loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lubricate-Mechancial-Keyboard.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is It Time to Upgrade Your Peripherals?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are your peripherals looking a little worse for wear? Tired of your old keyboard not keeping up with your gaming needs? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Overclockers UK<\/strong><\/a>, you are sure to find your next upgrade for your battle station whether this is a shiny new mouse or high-quality keyboard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can shop all our peripherals by clicking the button below!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/peripherals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Peripherals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you need to give your keyboard a deep clean or upgrade, knowing how to remove your keycaps is a useful skill. 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