PCB not falling into place with the aluminum casing
PCB not falling into place with the aluminum casing
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Got it — sounds like you’re using our premium aluminum case and the PCB isn’t seating properly. A couple of key things to check:
1. Switch interface alignment
- If you installed the optional power/reset switch interface pieces inside the case, make sure the little toggles are in the same “up/down” position as the actual PCB switches. If they don’t match, the PCB won’t drop in.
2. No force needed
- The PCB should fall into place flush — do not press down hard. If the USB‑C port or display covers aren’t sitting flat against the case walls, remove and try again.
3. Check obstructions
- Make sure no wires from the battery or headers are sticking out. Tuck the JST cable neatly under the PCB so it doesn’t push against the plate.
4. Orientation
- Confirm you’re holding the case with the keycap side facing down as you seat the PCB. This helps everything line up with the cutouts.
Here’s the step‑by‑step case guide if you want to double‑check:
Premium Case Guide
If you’re still running into alignment issues after these checks, let me know — we can go through some more detailed troubleshooting.
1. Switch interface alignment
- If you installed the optional power/reset switch interface pieces inside the case, make sure the little toggles are in the same “up/down” position as the actual PCB switches. If they don’t match, the PCB won’t drop in.
2. No force needed
- The PCB should fall into place flush — do not press down hard. If the USB‑C port or display covers aren’t sitting flat against the case walls, remove and try again.
3. Check obstructions
- Make sure no wires from the battery or headers are sticking out. Tuck the JST cable neatly under the PCB so it doesn’t push against the plate.
4. Orientation
- Confirm you’re holding the case with the keycap side facing down as you seat the PCB. This helps everything line up with the cutouts.
Here’s the step‑by‑step case guide if you want to double‑check:
Premium Case Guide
If you’re still running into alignment issues after these checks, let me know — we can go through some more detailed troubleshooting.
Premium Case | Typeractive.xyz Documentation
This guide is for the premium case. If you have the standard case, please skip this page and move on to the next step.