Re: 128DCR Keyboard Refurbish

From: Uffe Jakobsen <uffe_at_uffe.org>
Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 22:21:56 +0200
Message-ID: <4FB16964.80201@uffe.org>
On 2012-05-14 22:05, Luke Crook wrote:
>
> Turns out that the key plungers had split on all these keys.  The
> plunger comprises of a circular tube into which the keycap is inserted.
>   When the tube splits (due to the keycap insertion/removal) it tends to
> expand and interfere with proper keypress operation. I don't think that
> I damaged the cylinders when removing the keycaps, as I used a keycap
> puller.
>
> Turns out that the plungers from an A500 keyboard are a perfect match,
> and luckily I had just purchased a spare set (also, from Ebay). So I now
> have a fully working 128DCR keyboard once again.
>

Interesting - would you care to share a photo of the involved pieces ?

Kind regards Uffe






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