# Mechanical keys super squeaky on brand new Tracker+ **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** tracker-plus, question\ **Created:** [November 16, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958 "2024-11-16T13:41:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![andlebeau](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/4af34b/32.png) [@andlebeau](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/andlebeau)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/1 "2024-11-16T13:41:52Z")
Hey guys, I’m loving my Tracker+ but the squeaky keys are driving me nuts. They even stick a little sometimes. I’ve tried pressing them a bunch of times to maybe work it out but it seems to be worse than it was. Considering that their mechanical keys, is it possible they need some lubricant? ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/2 "2024-11-16T13:43:54Z")
Hey @andlebeau, welcome to Backstage! 🥳 Good to have ya! Did you just get it? If so, give it some time… they do settle down after some extended use. This has been a _thing_ since the OG Tracker 😆 Until then use closed back headphones 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![andlebeau](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/4af34b/32.png) [@andlebeau](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/andlebeau)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/3 "2024-11-16T14:19:59Z")
Haha, sounds good. I’ll keep at it. Thanks(: ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/4 "2024-11-16T14:20:34Z")
If it doesn’t get better though after a week or two, please come back and let us know, ok? 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![djenzar](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/djenzar/32/498_2.png) [@djenzar](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/djenzar)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/5 "2024-11-16T17:57:38Z")
> [@Sandroid](#): > > give it some time… they do settle down after some extended use. @andlebeau I had a super squeaky one as well and I think that it took a month to be ok. Now it’s just perfect! I’d take the advice of closed headphone in the meantime. ---
**Author:** ![dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/dan.apeks/32/402_2.png) [@dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dan.apeks)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/6 "2024-12-16T12:38:21Z")
I’ve had my T+ for quite a while now (6months at least) and the keys are still squeaky and some of the shift and arrow buttons stick sometimes, and as you can imagine those ones are the ones in most use. What are the next steps if this thing is not loosening up? ---
**Author:** ![dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/dan.apeks/32/402_2.png) [@dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dan.apeks)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/7 "2024-12-17T23:00:15Z")
This is an example of my arrow buttons and shift buttons sticking. This didn’t happen on my OG tracker which I’ve used and loved for a good 4 years now. [Video of buttons sticking](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/il1glg5iigy5pyfgnpezc/20241217_224830.mp4?rlkey=albuz4c4kknv66dhgehq0m5ci&st=c12bvqmt&dl=0) ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/8 "2024-12-19T14:50:04Z")
If it still is an issue i’d get in contact with [customer support](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/how-to-contact-the-polyend-customer-support/15510) 💪 ---
**Author:** ![dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/dan.apeks/32/402_2.png) [@dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dan.apeks)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/9 "2024-12-19T20:25:22Z")
Thanks Sandroid, I will do. I’ve got a bit of time over Xmas to make music so I’ll give it until January. ---
**Author:** ![hannibalpeck](https://backstage.polyend.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/c2a13f/32.png) [@hannibalpeck](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/hannibalpeck)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/10 "2024-12-22T09:11:41Z")
For the sticking buttons I’d suggest taking them off and check for burs around the bottom edges. A bit of sandpaper will usually do the trick I’ve discovered. ---
**Author:** ![Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/sandroid/32/172_2.png) [@Sandroid](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Sandroid)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/11 "2025-01-28T00:00:29Z")
Curious to hear how it is now 😉 ---
**Author:** ![dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/dan.apeks/32/402_2.png) [@dan.apeks](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/dan.apeks)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/mechanical-keys-super-squeaky-on-brand-new-tracker/15958/12 "2025-02-12T21:59:27Z")
Slightly better! Shift key is still sticking. Not getting huge amount of use right now as have a newborn! 🤪