Re: Problem with IIe keyboard

[dmasters@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Dan Masterson)]

Lorin Evans (lorin.evans@tcs.wap.org) wrote:
: Don Leed wrote that keys on his IIe keyboard are sticking.  He is looking
: for some unstucking advice.
:  
:   Here is an easy fix.  Turn off your IIe.  _Carefully_ remove the keycap from
: the offending key(s) by lifting straight up on the cap.  Otherwise, you could
: snap the plunger off from the switch. 
:  
:    Now take a can of WD-40 or equivalent. Spray some into the opening between
: the plunger and body of the keyswitch.  Work the plunger up-and-down several
: times.  That should do it.  Sometimes you have to repeat for more reliable
: results.
:  

I'd agree with the above, but isn't WD-40 OIL based?  Wouldn't this just
attract dirt/dust.  Wouldn't using a silicon based contact cleaner be better?

Just my $2 worth (inflation ya know).


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