Dell module: can scavenge switches in addition to keycaps?

[nahuel]

Maybe is possible to use the Dell module to get switches in addition to keycaps? Possible (or not) methods:

• Desolder the switch

  • Use the soldering iron tip to heat the switch SMD pads from above, I don't know if you can have access to them from the top, maybe drill the switch a bit to access it?
  • Use a hot air desoldering station to heat the back of the PCB and the top of the switch (damages the switch?)
  • Drill the PCB from the back to access the SMD pads to desolder them using the soldering iron tip

• Cut the PCB without desoldering the switch and reuse PCB fragment+switch.

  • Maybe you can use a hacksaw / Dremel mini-saw to cut the PCB in single switches squares or multiple switches rows/columns and then handwire them amoeba-style on your keyboard with the layout you want.

[egorsapkhdey]

has anyone tried scavenging the switches from it yet? The dell module is the cheapest option to get to play with the switches so I would love to try it...