Re: How to fix sticky key on Apple III?

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Steven Hirsch wrote:
> What are folks' favorite methods for freeing up stick keys?  My Apple 
> III was in storage for a number of years and it looks like the lubricant 
> congealed.  I really don't want to blindly start spraying control 
> cleaner in if there's a better approach.
>
> If control cleaner is recommended, do I try to pry off the keycaps 
> (risks breaking things on a 30 year old computer) or just aim between them?

I think that spraying contact cleaner or 90% isopropyl alcohol would
be a fine approach, followed by working the key(s) while wet.

It may take a second, lighter application to clear up any lubricant that
finds its way to the contacts.

-michael

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