hot-swappable

British

adjective

computing (of devices, disks, etc) capable of being inserted or removed from a computer system that is running, without causing damage or affecting performance

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Not to mention that the switches themselves are hot-swappable, too, so you can rip out the existing ones and install ones with your preferred amount of clickiness.

From The Verge • Sep. 6, 2022

The Sense75’s switches are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed without the need to desolder them.

From The Verge • Aug. 30, 2022

But underneath, it’s the first keyboard from the company that includes hot-swappable switches.

From The Verge • Jul. 23, 2022

Corsair’s K70 Pro Mini Wireless is the company’s first mechanical keyboard to feature hot-swappable switches, which means you can easily remove and replace them with an included tool — no soldering required.

From The Verge • Jul. 14, 2022

That means a Cake inverter, a second hot-swappable battery, a surfboard holder, a second seat, a small basket for the front, and a large basket for the back.

From The Verge • May 17, 2022

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