Re: IIe kbd key prob!

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Ilpo Liimatainen writes ...
> 
> My AppleIIe keyboard key does not
> work and there is no repair in Europe.
> 
> A problem is to get it fixed somehow.
> The European version of the AppleIIe
> has another keyboard as a spare.
> 
> But,
> the problem is that the other kbd also has
> another
> key that does not work in it.
> 
> I have no proper spares here in Europe,
> and the problem is: how can I get it fixed.
 ....

     Since you have two keyboards, you can pick one to use on your IIe
and the other to use for replacement parts.

     When you remove a good keyswitch from the 'replacement parts'
kbd, it is best to avoid prolonged heating on a switch pin. Working
back an forth with a good soldering iron (and, maybe, adding a bit of
fresh solder to speed the melting) you want to melt the solder on both
pins just long enough to pull the switch.

     It's usually a good idea to pull 2 or 3 switches during a removal
session.

     Before installing a replacement switch on your IIe kbd, use an
Ohm meter to check that it closes and opens reliably.



Rubywand