What is Hot-swap sockets?
Switch sockets that let you pull and replace switches without soldering.
Short answer
Check 3-pin vs 5-pin socket support before buying switches.
Hot-swap sockets when buying a mechanical keyboard
Switch sockets that let you pull and replace switches without soldering.
Why it matters: Your taste will change; hot-swap turns a ₹3,000 (≈$36) switch experiment into a 10-minute swap.
Look for: Check 3-pin vs 5-pin socket support before buying switches.
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