How to Install EPOMAKER Switch Sets on Your Keyboard
By EPOMAKER — Crafted to sound right. | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to install EPOMAKER switch sets on your mechanical keyboard. Step-by-step guide covers preparation, removal, and installation with common mistakes to avoid.
Quick answer
Installing EPOMAKER switch sets is straightforward: remove keycaps, desolder or pull out old switches, insert new ones, and reassemble. The exact method depends on whether your keyboard uses hot-swap or soldered switches.
Before you start: check compatibility
Not all switches fit every keyboard. EPOMAKER switch sets like the Sea Salt Silent V2 and Creamy Jade Magnetic Switch are designed for specific builds. The Sea Salt V2 is a linear switch with a 45±5gf actuation force, ideal for smooth typing, while the Creamy Jade is a Hall Effect magnetic switch for HE gaming keyboards. Check your keyboard’s switch type (MX, optical, HE) and stem size before buying.
Tools you will need
For hot-swap keyboards, you only need a keycap puller and a switch puller (or small flathead screwdriver). For soldered boards, you also need a soldering iron, solder wick, and safety glasses. A switch tester can help verify function before reassembly.
Step-by-step installation guide
- Prepare your workspace: Power off your keyboard and disconnect it from your computer. Remove all keycaps using a keycap puller or by gently prying from the corners. Place keycaps in a safe container. Mistake to avoid: pulling keycaps at an angle can break the stem. Always pull straight up.
- Remove the old switches: For hot-swap keyboards, use a switch puller to gently wiggle and lift each switch out. For soldered boards, heat the soldering iron to 350°C (662°F), apply flux, and wick away solder from each switch pin. Work one switch at a time. Mistake to avoid: on soldered boards, pulling a switch before the solder is fully melted can damage the PCB pad.
- Insert the new EPOMAKER switches: Align the new switch’s pins with the PCB holes. For MX-style switches, ensure the two locating pins are oriented correctly. Gently press the switch into place until it clicks or sits flush. For soldered boards, solder each pin with fresh solder and trim excess wire. Mistake to avoid: forcing a switch into the wrong orientation can bend pins. If it does not seat easily, check alignment.
- Test before reassembly: Reconnect the keyboard to your computer and open a switch tester or a text editor. Press each new switch to verify it registers. If a switch does not work, check solder joints or reseat it. Mistake to avoid: skipping this step means you have to desolder or remove the switch again if it fails later.
- Reattach keycaps and finalize: Press keycaps back onto the switch stems. Ensure each cap is fully seated and aligned with its neighbors. Power cycle the keyboard to confirm everything works. Mistake to avoid: using excessive force when pressing keycaps can crack the stem. Press straight down until you hear a click.
Products mentioned
- EPOMAKER Switch Benefit Section (100 Pieces): EPOMAKER Switch Benefit Section (100 Pieces) bundles multiple switch sets (Wisteria, Shadow Black, Budgerigar, Comte Semi-silent) at a reduced price. If you are building multiple keyboards or experimenting with different feels, this bundle gives you variety without buying separate packs.
EPOMAKER Switch Benefit Section (100 Pieces) - EPOMAKER Creamy Jade Magnetic Switch Set: The Creamy Jade Magnetic Switch is a linear Hall Effect switch designed for mainstream HE gaming keyboards, factory pre-lubed for a smooth, scratch-free feel. If your keyboard uses Hall Effect switches, this set delivers the signature magnetic 'thock' sound and requires no additional lubrication.
EPOMAKER Creamy Jade Magnetic Switch Set - Epomaker Sea Salt Switch Set V2: The Sea Salt Silent V2 is a linear switch with 45±5gf actuation force and 1.8mm±0.4mm pre-travel, factory lubed for smooth typing. Its lighter actuation force suits typists who want a responsive, quiet switch without bottoming out hard.
