Keyboard Keycap Replacement (iFixit)

Executive Summary

Wrote and maintained an iFixit guide for replacing keycaps. The guide emphasizes concise copy, readable step breakdowns, and accessible descriptions so non-expert readers can complete the task safely.

• Role: Technical writer, editor, photographer
• Deliverables: Stepwise procedure, annotated photos, accessibility-aware copy
• Quality: Clear headings, consistent verbs, scannable steps, alt text for images
• Link: Live Guide on iFixit

Context & Objectives

• Provide a reliable, easy-to-follow guide for users replacing keycaps on a budget keyboard.
• Reduce ambiguity with consistent terminology and photo angles.

Approach

• Broke the task into atomic steps with expected tools and outcomes.
• Wrote imperative, consistent step text (“Lift…”, “Align…”, “Press…”) and added cautions where needed.
• Ensured images have descriptive alt text (what to do, not just what’s shown).

Edit History

• First published: 2021-07-13
• Last updated: 2025-06-13 (minor copy/photo adjustments)

Result

• Guide published on iFixit with a complete, beginner-friendly procedure.
• Readers can accomplish the task quickly without prior technical knowledge.

Images

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  Position the puller and lift evenly.
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  Align keycap and press straight down.

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