Welcome to the TEX Shura DIY build guide!

These instructions will teach you how to fully assemble your TEX Shura.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

(service@tex-design.com.tw)

Let‘s get started

You have received a box from TEX, these are what should be in it:

Trackpoint Module
PCBA : support multi layout
Keycap set : Non-Print Or With print ( base on your order )
Key switch : Non-switch
Cable : 1.5 meter ( USB A type to USB Type-C )
Metal plate : Multi-layout
Case : Top and Bottom case
Parts：Extra keycaps / Keycap puller / screws / Rubber cap / O-Ring

If you are missing components, please contact us right away

Before starting the assembly of the keyboard, please ensure that all the components are complete.

Step 1:

Plug keyboard to your computer and pretesting each key is working or not. If it isn’t working please contact us for help.

Step 2:

Loose 3 screws on the bottom of trackpoint module holder.

Note: Do not disassemble trackpoint module and the holder.

Step 3:

Make sure what layout you want. (Default is US-ASCII)

To change the layout (default is US-ASCII), please loosen the screws that are fixed on the PCBA and the metal plate (the PCB has a white arrow pointing towards it).

Step 4:

Tighten up all screws for PCB mount stabilizer. (Pan head screw M2x4)

Tighten up all screws for metal plate. (Pan head screw M2x4 with Nylok BluePatch)

Step 5:

Install all switches and ensure that the pins on the switches are straight before you install them.

Step 7:

Plug keyboard to your computer and then testing the switches and trackpoint module.

If any key does not respond during testing, please remove the switch and verify that the pins on the switch are properly inserted into the hot-swap socket.

Step 8:

Put keyboard module on the bottom case and tighten up 4 screws. Screws spec:M3x6-TP3

Note: In order to avoid the screw hole stripped out, we recommended force for tightening screw is 20 N/cm.