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Offline davestradamus

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Help with my flaky Model M
« on: Tue, 16 September 2014, 10:07:54 »
Hello,
     I have recently found a great Model M keyboard.  I used to have a similar keyboard years ago and forgot how nice a mechanical keyboard is.  It doesnt help my spelling though.....

The problem I am having is with the number keys above the letter section.  Some of them work with a few hard presses, while others not at all.  Will the bolt mod fix this?  I dont mind taking it apart and trying a few things, since I like to work with my hands.

Also, I have gutted some rubber dome keys to make some key caps to replace some missing ones.  Although, they look like mushrooms I rather like them!

Turbo Power baby!



Thanks!
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Re: Help with my flaky Model M
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 16 September 2014, 10:09:16 »
Does the keyboard rattle at all if you lift it up and tilt it around? This could indicate broken rivets, which in some cases can cause the problem you describe.
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Offline davestradamus

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Re: Help with my flaky Model M
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 16 September 2014, 10:18:05 »
There does appear to be a slight rattle inside the case.  Like a very small plastic bead.  Maybe this is a piece of a rivet??

Thanks!! :thumb:
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Offline E TwentyNine

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Re: Help with my flaky Model M
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Re: Help with my flaky Model M
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 16 September 2014, 10:26:50 »
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