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  100%
  My first "premium" build I messed up by not properly modding my stabs, as it's a 96% solder with per key LEDs soldered there was no way I'm commiting to desoldring that. 
  I just wish I had done a much better job than I had done, but it also was one of my first builds where I had done any form of extensive mods to begin with so there is always a learning curve, I did everything else perfectly other than the stabs. It's not terrible, but I wish I did a tape(bandaid) mod as the bottom out is loud.
  Now, I spend extra time on my stabs so that I do not feel the need to modify further upon build completion, especially for solder boards.
context: Always check the pins on the back of the switches before attempting to insert them into the PCB. Always. >
  
  And go slow, take the time to line up the switch perfectly straight before pressing down. Bent pins are a hassle. >
  
  Bent pins are an easy fix with a tweezer. Dislodged hotswap sockets are a hassle. >
  
  Remember to test the board and switches before you assemble everything with foams and stuff >
  
  Yeah, don't do what I did which is solder mill max sockets into everything and then realize the manufacturer forgot to solder the usb c port onto the pcb 😅 >
  
  Hopefully they sent you a USB port to solder on? >
  
  I sent them an email but their store is temporarily closed until Q3, hopefully they respond eventually. Luckily there is a jst connector so I could use that instead if I find a suitable 60% case >
  
  The patience of the people in this hobby baffles me, I'm sitting here getting itchy because my case foam is a day late getting delivered >
  
  I mean, I'm the same way haha. But what's done is done, nothing I can do about it at the moment and my upset-ness has had time to calm lol >
  
  Test the PCB prior to make sure it detects and works. 
  Take extra time lubing / modding your stabs before, doing so after is not very fun if you have to disassemble. >
  
  My biggest advice is to make sure you take care of all of your mods (holee mod, foam, etc) and do a good job with them the first time. My first build has come apart and been put back together like 7 times because I kept doing some mods, but not others and I wish I had done it all at once. However, this is part of the learning process :)   
  so i guess real advice that can be helpful is get good at taking apart your keyboard because if you're anything like me, it's going to happen a lot