I’m sure Elektron won’t endorse your suggestion, but I like it!
I’m patiently waiting for two buttons (kick and snare) to loosen up. If they don’t, it’s getting exchanged before the 1st month exchange period ends; next week. I’ve already had to swap it’s faulty PSU. And there’s other issues too, like freeze and buttons not responding.
But is it just an alignment issue (could be weak springs)? And if so, there’s an equal risk of making more buttons stick when reassembled. If I had no other option I’d try it for sure, and even hone the faceplate edges, as suggested by @phaelam
But for now, I’m trying to press kick and snare as much as possible. Mostly when it’s switched off.
Edit: after some thought and looking at my agenda for February, I just can’t afford to waste time or risk failure on a 2nd DT. Time spent on the DT’s quirks, I’m already behind on lots of work. I’ll be asking for a full refund, and if possible might grab a MkI rhythm if there’s any left. Bass guitar and Cello samples will have to wait.