Re: Problem with IIe keyboard

[aq332@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Steve Rizewiski)]

Johnny Lau (be063@torfree.net) writes:
> D O N (leed@sfsu.edu) wrote:
> : problem (and it's not a big one, just annoying) is that one of the keys is
> : not working properly.  I have to depress it about 3-4 times, before the
> : character appears on the screen.  
> 
> I had a similar problem.
> 
> When I asked the guy who sold me my Apple II, he said to:
> 
> 	Remove the cap off the problem key.
> 	Add a drop or two of rubbing alcohol onto the key.
> 	Press the key like crazy.
> 	Wait until halfway into the or the next day.
> 
> And it should work.
> 
> Be careful about this idea though. (A little alcohol and a lot of 
> patience is required.)
> -- 
>  .
> _|_


I have had good results with a SMALL zap of WD-40 into the stem of the
keyswitch. Pack some tissue around the key to catch the overspray. Work
the key about a minute and it should work.