Although I am one of those person that really likes the metal switch, there are lots of people mentioning things about that in several threads. Maybe you can find some things here: Convoy S2+ Desert Tan Available Now! .
To replace the switch it seems you have to have a “special kind” of pliers. Maybe other members can inform you about that. Post it on that thread or search for something about that there, I guess there are some tips about how to retrieve it