MSI GK50 LOW PROFILE TKL - Custom RGB Mode - Light not Turning On for 1 Key

[xswordlion15d102eb]

I've recently purchased this keyboard and everything works except the afterburner button not opening afterburner. But then I realized that the button I circled here on the photo doesn't light up in the Custom Mode. It works in any other lighting animation combos. I've reinstalled MSI Center or resetted the keyboard, no luck.


Is this caused by a firmware bug? Should I send it to MSI service? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

 

[xswordlion15d102eb]

I've never done one myself, but this post says you might need to do some soldering to swap the switch

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Oops guess it'll not be that easy. I'll try that though, thanks.