Switch Customs

MECHANICAL KEYBOARD MODS + TUNING

Mail-in keyboard cleaning & tuning.

Send a compatible keyboard or parts you already own for assembly, stabilizer tuning, switch lubing, acoustic tuning, supported programming, cleaning, or diagnostics. You receive a written quote before work begins.

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CURRENT ASSEMBLY + MOD PRICING

Builds, tuning and cleaning — priced clearly.

Compare the five core services below, from $75 standard assembly and $0.75 switch lubing to specialized tuning and restoration. Custom-build parts and shipping are itemized separately.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN STANDARD ASSEMBLY

Your assembly fee includes the tuning essentials.

Assembly starts at $75 for 60% and scales by keyboard layout. You do not pay a second stabilizer-tuning or routine quality-control fee on a standard new build.

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  • Compatible hot-swap assemblyInstall your approved case/kit, stabilizers, switches and keycaps.
  • Lubed and tuned stabilizersSpacebar and other stabilized keys tuned to reduce rattle and ticking.
  • Safe acoustic adjustmentsCase foam if needed and a two-layer tape mod only when appropriate for the board.
  • Function testingCheck keys, available RGB, connectivity and applicable firmware functions.
  • Final clean and quality controlInspect and wipe down the finished keyboard before packing.
  • Compatibility reviewReview selected or supplied components before the final quote.

Not included: Keyboard parts, hand-lubing individual switches ($0.75 each), replacement parts, soldering/complex repairs, custom design or extensive supplier coordination, packaging/handling, shipping and applicable tax. We itemize and approve extras before payment.

FIVE CORE SERVICES

Straightforward starting prices.

Choose a service below. We verify the keyboard, scope, parts and any shipping before confirming the final quote.

01 / ASSEMBLY

Keyboard assembly

From $75 Based on layout · parts separate

Customer-supplied compatible hot-swap parts, or a fully sourced custom build. Includes stabilizer lubrication/tuning, safe acoustic mods, key testing, final cleaning and QC—no separate routine tune fee.

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02 / SWITCHES

Hand-lube switches

$0.75 Per compatible switch

We hand-lube the agreed switches. Charged by quantity, including only installed switches when added to a custom build. Switches, special parts and shipping are separate unless quoted.

Request switch lubing

03 / STABILIZERS

Stabilizer & spacebar tune

From $44.99 For a compatible existing board

Target rattling, ticking and uneven spacebar feel. Final work depends on the stabilizers and how your board opens. Already included in a standard new-build assembly fee.

Request stabilizer tune

04 / ACOUSTICS

Complete tune & optimization

From $79.99 Board-dependent scope

Assessment, stabilizer and acoustic work, supported basic programming and final testing within the approved scope. Advanced firmware or repairs receive a separate quote.

Request full tune

05 / CLEANING

Deep cleaning & restoration

From $79.99 Light cleaning from $39.99

Cleaning and reassembly based on keyboard condition. Heavy contamination, corrosion, damaged components and replacement parts are assessed and quoted separately.

Request deep cleaning

ASSEMBLY LABOR BY LAYOUT

Exactly what the builder charges for standard assembly.

Rates apply to compatible hot-swap builds. Parts, hand-lubing, exceptional repairs, shipping, and any separately approved coordination are extra. Standard stabilizer tuning and basic QC are included.

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Standard assembly service — starting rates
Keyboard layoutAssembly
60%$75.00
65%$80.00
70%$85.00
75%$90.00
TKL / 80%$100.00
96%$110.00
100%$120.00

Other services: Light cleaning from $39.99; standalone diagnosis from $29.99; extended specialty sourcing or supplier coordination from $19.99 when needed and approved. Repair and complex design work are quoted individually.

For mail-in work, you cover inbound and return shipping. Replacement parts, soldering, tax and order-specific expenses are confirmed in writing before work starts. No item is mailed before approval.

Case foamIncluded in full builds when useful
2-layer tape modIncluded in full builds when safe
Stabilizer tuning + QCIncluded in full builds

MODS ARE NOT MAGIC

We tune for the board in front of us.

Sound depends on the case, plate, mounting style, switches, keycaps, desk surface, and room. A requested “thocky” or “creamy” target is treated as a direction, not a guaranteed exact result.

Tape and foam are used only when they are safe and useful for the specific keyboard. Wireless boards and boards with batteries require extra care and may not be eligible for some mods.

Common service requests

  • Stabilizer rattle or ticking
  • Hollow or uneven case sound
  • Switch installation and hand-lubing
  • Barebones kit assembly
  • Media-key or knob setup when supported
  • Cleaning, diagnosis, and final QC

BEFORE YOU SHIP

A clear process, with no surprise work.

All five services start with a compatibility and condition review. Prices above are published starting rates, not automatic checkout charges.

STEP BY STEP

How mail-in service works

  1. Tell us your keyboard model and the issue or upgrade.
  2. Review the scope, starting rate, any separate costs and return shipping.
  3. Approve the written quote before sending the keyboard or parts.
  4. We complete the work, test the result and arrange return shipping.
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WHAT IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED

Clear scope before payment

Replacement parts, soldering, advanced firmware, corrosion repair, special sourcing, inbound and return postage, and applicable tax are not bundled into a base service by default.

We only charge additional work that you approve in the written quote.

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SERVICE REQUEST

Tell us what you already own.

No charge to submit. We confirm compatibility, work, shipping, and the exact price before you send anything.

Start with your keyboard and the work you need. No payment is taken by this form.

Optional shipping details — we can collect these after reviewing your request

You only need a destination country and postal code for the initial request. The full address, phone and battery details are confirmed before shipping is arranged.

Wait for shipping instructions.

Do not mail your keyboard or parts until Switch Customs confirms the job and sends packing and mailing instructions.