Re: a2c - sticky keys?

[Robert Jensen <bob_jensen@jhuapl.edu>]

In article <68nv4l$gea$1@doc.ponyexpress.net> Mike Wright,
mdwright@mail.ponyexpress.net writes:
>I recently picked up an apple //c, works well,except
>key action is very stiff, takes a lot of pressure to 
>press the keys, and they are likely to repeat. I'm 
>guessing the keyboard needs cleaning. Any recommended
>method?

I received a //c with the same problem. The cause was
that the u-shaped (sort of) spring clips on each key
were dry and did not slide against the key shaft. I
was reluctant to apply any lubricant to the key itself
so I removed every one of the clips, put them in some
light oil, padded them dry with a paper towel, and
reinserted them. That solved the problem. I am not
sure what purpose the clips serve since the keys seem
to work well without them. This solution does require
opening up the case and removing all of the key caps.

Good luck.
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Bob Jensen
bob_jensen@jhuapl.edu