• Open VIA, navigate to the Key Tester tab, and enable Test Matrix mode.

• Place the PCB facedown, connect the daughterboard to the PCB, and plug it in.

• Touch the ends of your tweezers to the metal contacts under each switch position, lighting up each key in VIA. Note that the function key may not light up.

• In the rare event that keys do not light up, pause your build here and contact support@modedesigns.com.

• Insert the non-threaded end of the stabilizer into the larger cutout on the PCB, then pivot the threaded ends into place.

• Ensure that your stabilizers are completely flat on the PCB before screwing them in.

• While bracing the front of each stabilizer, screw it into place from the underside of the PCB. Repeat for the remaining stabilizers.

• Install your first few switches around the plate as shown, this will help ensure the plate stays aligned during the installation process.

• Install remaining switches, working your way in from the corner switches.

• Before installing your switches, inspect them to ensure the two metal pins on the underside of each switch are straight. Straighten all pins with tweezers if any are bent.

• Insert switches into the plate/PCB. Take care to brace the back of the hotswap socket with a finger while pushing the switches into place with your thumb. Do not apply downward pressure to the surface of the plate itself.

• Check that the plate is not sagging below the tops of the switches.

• Check that each switch pin is fully seated into the PCB.

Align one end of the foot in one corner of the recessed channel, then gently lower the strip into place.

Press on the feet to ensure they are properly adhered, smoothing out any raised areas.

Disconnect the daughterboard cable from the PCB.

With the cable connected to the daughterboard, fasten it into the bottom case using the black M2x3 socket head cap screws (four total).

Take care to not overtighten the screws, or you may damage the daughterboard.

Slide the silicone plate caps onto the plate tabs (six total).

Place the silicone base into the bottom case.

Secure the silicone base to the bottom case using the black M2x5 flat head screws (eight total).

Place the top case facedown.

Gently lower the plate/PCB assembly into the top case.

Secure the plate to the top case via the tabs along the top and bottom edges with the black M2x5 button head cap screws (six total).

If you are building your SixtyFive in the isolated top mount configuration, take care to avoid overtightening screws such that they go past the silicone plate caps.

Place the top case facedown.

Gently lower the plate/PCB assembly into the top case.

Hold the bottom case firmly in one hand and align it with the notch on the bottom edge of the top case.

Check the orientation of the daughterboard cable and ensure that it is fully plugged in. It should not come loose if inserted properly.

Close the bottom case onto the top case, ensuring that the cable sits inside the recessed area of the bottom case.

Fasten the bottom case to the top case with the silver M2x5 button head cap screws (four total)

Align the backpiece with the rear of the SixtyFive and allow the magnets to secure it in place.

• Install your MX-compatible keycaps.

• Test the stabilized keys for any undesired rattling noises.

• If rattle is detected, lift the corresponding stem up and inject lube into the slider around the ends of the stabilizer wires.

If using QMK, you may enter bootloader mode by pressing the physical reset button on the board or pressing Fn + Esc.

If any of the keys do not actuate properly, it may be due to a bent switch pin during installation. Remove that keycap and switch using a keycap/switch puller. If any metal pins are bent, straighten them with a pair of tweezers.