Re: Help fixing broken keys

jbevren_at_starbase.globalpc.net
Date: 2001-04-20 15:04:07

The plastic used to make the stems is the wrong type for super-glue type
glues.  You can recognize them by the smell ;)

You might want to try the standard model plastic cement.  Its slower to dry,
but reacts with more plastics to give you the bond you want.  This stuff has
a citrus smell to it.

Home Depot also has some glue that can glue glass to glass (gasp!), perhaps
this is what you need?

On Thu, 19 Apr 2001, Professor Dredd wrote:

> I have a few computers with broken keys, and I just
> got done rebuilding one (yes it still works  ;) The
> stem was broken off inside the keycap. This is the
> most common breakage I've seen in these keyboards. I'm
> talking about the + (plus sign) shaped plastic piece
> onto which the keycap is pressed.
> 
> I have devised methods for removing the stem from the
> keycap but I don't know how to repair the stem. Seems
> like glue won't stick the broken piece back on the tip
> of the stem.
> 
> Has anyone had any success fixing these plastic stems?
> I'm also interested in hearing other suggestions,
> without replacing the entire keyboard.
> 
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