Keyboard switchesare perhaps the most important parts of a keyboard because they determine the sound and feel of the keyboard while typing (in addition to the feel of the k… See more

A keyboard’s case can be made up of a top case, and a bottom case. The bottom case is also sometimes called the bottom housing and houses the keyboard, while the top encl… See more

Gaskets help protect internal components from dirt, dust, water, and other liquids. They typically lay on the plate between the top and bottom case. Not every keyboard uses gaske… See more

The top plate aligns and supports the switches, providing solid contact with the PCB. The switches usually clip into the plate, then the switches are soldered into the PCB. Pl… See more