Re: Problem with IIe keyboard

[Cyrus Roton <croton@ridgecrest.ca.us>]

On Mon, 2 Sep 1996, Johnny Lau wrote:

> 
> 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.

Alcohol certainly would be better than WD40.  Personally, though, I use
DEOXIT with CRAMOLIN for many electronic applications (in addition to
alcohol). If you do use alcohol, get pure isoproyl, not rubbing alcohol
which contains a high percentage of water.

Sometimes, none of those tricks work. If you have the technical skills to
do so, you can remove the faulty switch from the circuit board, take the
switch apart, clean, adjust, and reassemble. I do that sometimes. Be
warned, though, that there is room for error and permanent damage.

Cyrus Roton   croton@ridgecrest.ca.us
Ridgecrest Apple User Group