Upgraded my Drop Alt with a cheap EVGA Z15
When I saw the hotswappable EVGA Z15 keyboard was only 40 bucks and the same price as buying just the KAILH Bronze switches I wanted to try in my Drop Alt, I went ahead and bought it from Amazon. On prime day it was even cheaper at only 35 bucks, I can't say I regret paying the extra 5 for the value I got out of it though. I basically got a whole spare keyboard, keycaps, 8 free speed silvers, a switch and keycap puller, all for the same price as 110 Kailh Bronze switches I was already doing to buy. I used the keyboard for a few days before popping the switches out, and found the stabilizers on the spacebar to be much nicer than the ones in my 2 year old Alt (I understand Newer drop alts have a better stabs included). Out of curiosity I looked at the stabs in the Z15 and found them to be a match for the drop alt, and swapped them over, I didnt even have to unscrew anything, just popped them out with the tabs. My spacebar feels so much nicer now, and I didn't have to pay another 25...
Aug 5, 2022
It's advised that 4 cuts be made on the stem of the Alps caps before installation - this will help with removal after the fact.
Before: http://cdn6.bigcommerce.com/s-ktpi93fl/products/194/images/735/IMG_5297__43437.1456868178.400.250.JPG After: http://i.imgur.com/G6X9CCS.jpg
I'll be doing some tests on these as well.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5m50vj/psa_alps_dsa_caps_pay_attention_minivan_builders/