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Stiff on/off switch

Spad
Posted 29/07/2022 - 11:41 Link
The on/off switch on my K5 is stiff...

Just wondering if it will be ok to use a small ammount of Servisol switch cleaner/lubricant to free it up?
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HarisF1
Posted 29/07/2022 - 14:45 Link
Contact cleaner should be fine, I wouldn't use any lubricant though.
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Defragged
Posted 29/07/2022 - 18:59 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
Contact cleaner should be fine, I wouldn't use any lubricant though.

+1

Lubricant may attract dust and cause more long term problems. Contact cleaner used sparingly may help but I suggest removing the battery first. If it's possible to dismantle the switch to effect a cleaning job that would be more thorough.

Good luck.
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