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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Finax on Sun, 15 April 2012, 20:13:58

Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: Finax on Sun, 15 April 2012, 20:13:58

stem came off my 'u' key on my Filco. I've seen the wiki page for it, but the stem is different (I guess the wiki page addresses the MJ1 stems).

any help? i'm considering just ordering a new Filco; my warranty is already void.

Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 15 April 2012, 20:31:22

replacing the switch stem on a filco requires desoldering. there are members here who can do this for a fee, you can diy, or you can sell off the broken board. are you sure the stem isn't salvageable?

Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: Finax on Sun, 15 April 2012, 20:33:15

the stem is fine, but i think you're right, it can only be fixed by desoldering. i've never soldered before and i'm not sure i even have the equipment.

Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: Finax on Sun, 15 April 2012, 21:26:28

If anyone wants to buy this imperfect Filco with a few busted stems, just PM me, I'll offer it at a decent price.

Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: f4d3 on Sun, 15 April 2012, 22:41:38

Switch and color?


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Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: Finax on Mon, 16 April 2012, 08:27:14

It's got Brown switches and a black case. UK layout.

I'll post this to Classifieds later with pictures.

Title: Getting the stem back on my Filco MJ2
Post by: laffindude on Mon, 16 April 2012, 08:54:01

You should post in the classified to see if someone will fix it for you for a few bucks.