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Offline kaotikb

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Unicomp Creaky case fix
« on: Tue, 20 May 2014, 19:42:02 »
So my unicomp case was pretty bad and would make creaky noises when typing. So I used some electrical tape where the top case goes into the bottom part. Now no more creak and case feels more solid at the front.


I could have used smaller pieces of tape but you can't see it anyway once it is back together. You have to apply some pressure so the tabs go in properly. Anyway that's it. I hope this helps someone.
Ducky 1087 (Green ALPS) |  CM QFR Stealth (MX Brown) | Unicomp Ultra Classic |Poker II (MX Brown)  | IBM 1391401 1991 | IBM 1391401 1989 | Ducky Shine 3 White Edition (MX Brown) | G80-3700(MX Black) | Corsair K70 (MX Brown) | Varmillo VA87MR (Gateron Red)

Pointing Devices:  Microsoft Trackball Optical (Ceramic bearings Installed)  | Sanwa MA-TB39BK (Larger Ceramic Bearings Installed) | Elecom M-XT2URBK | Kensington Slimblade | Logitech Trackman Wheel | Logitech Trackman Marble Plus

Offline 0100010

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Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 20 May 2014, 19:52:54 »
About how many inches across?  Got a wider more vertical shot?
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Offline neunelfer

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Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 20 May 2014, 20:11:39 »
The front left and right of my HHKB make a creaking noise when pressed, I should
try something similar.

Offline kaotikb

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Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 20 May 2014, 20:16:57 »
About how many inches across?  Got a wider more vertical shot?

I didn't take a top photo. But its wherever the tabs go into the bottom part of the case. I taped across to each of the dividers there. I wasn't even sure it was going to work.  This is on the ultra classic  case, the other models might be different.
Ducky 1087 (Green ALPS) |  CM QFR Stealth (MX Brown) | Unicomp Ultra Classic |Poker II (MX Brown)  | IBM 1391401 1991 | IBM 1391401 1989 | Ducky Shine 3 White Edition (MX Brown) | G80-3700(MX Black) | Corsair K70 (MX Brown) | Varmillo VA87MR (Gateron Red)

Pointing Devices:  Microsoft Trackball Optical (Ceramic bearings Installed)  | Sanwa MA-TB39BK (Larger Ceramic Bearings Installed) | Elecom M-XT2URBK | Kensington Slimblade | Logitech Trackman Wheel | Logitech Trackman Marble Plus

Offline kaotikb

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Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 20 May 2014, 20:18:57 »
I also removed the arrow key caps because they were getting in the way when putting the case back together.
Ducky 1087 (Green ALPS) |  CM QFR Stealth (MX Brown) | Unicomp Ultra Classic |Poker II (MX Brown)  | IBM 1391401 1991 | IBM 1391401 1989 | Ducky Shine 3 White Edition (MX Brown) | G80-3700(MX Black) | Corsair K70 (MX Brown) | Varmillo VA87MR (Gateron Red)

Pointing Devices:  Microsoft Trackball Optical (Ceramic bearings Installed)  | Sanwa MA-TB39BK (Larger Ceramic Bearings Installed) | Elecom M-XT2URBK | Kensington Slimblade | Logitech Trackman Wheel | Logitech Trackman Marble Plus