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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: TomahawkLabs on Thu, 14 November 2019, 21:47:50

Title: Keyboard Restoration
Post by: TomahawkLabs on Thu, 14 November 2019, 21:47:50
Does anyone have any tips on cleaning vintage coiled cables? I am trying to restore and modernize an Apple AEK 2 coiled cable (converting to Mini USB and USB A).

I am using Isopropyl and a paper towel to remove all the grime I can, but it's tedious. I am worried about the coil losing its springyness from being pulled. Is my best best to just clean it and then reform the coil in the oven using heat tape and a brass bar to form the coil again?