Re: Apple ][plus keyboard problem

[rubywand@aol.com (RUBYWAND)]

In article <YourMac-1202962141280001@pool9-sem.agn.net>, YourMac@aol.com
(Steve Klein) writes:

>
>My nephew's Apple ][plus has a dead 'J' key on the keyboard.
>
>I presume it's a bad keyswitch.  Does anyone know of a source
>for a replacement keyswitch (or keyboard) for the Apple ][plus?
>
>This is the keyboard with the seperate encoder board.

    You should be able to find a key switch replacement (or a lead on whom
to contact) at one of the following:

Sun Remarketing: 800-821-3221 
A+ Technologies:  800-227-7532
Pre-Owned Electronics:  800-274-5343
Shreve Systems: 800-227-3971
Alltech: 619-724-2404

    As you might guess, replacing a II+ keyboard switch is a major chore.
It's a good idea to give the keyboard a good workout to make sure there
are not other bad keys. (This is NOT a job you want to do very often.) 
Another problem is that the key switches do not like a lot of heat. The
soldering should be done fairly quickly to avoid damaging the part. Be
warned that some suppliers demand a handsome price for a key switch.

    Several of the companies listed also sell II+ KB's. Sun's price may
still be $29; a more common price is $39. (Sun may also still offer a
compatible KB which included a keypad for $12-- the catch is that the
mounting area must be enlarged.)