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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: PrOxY on Mon, 21 May 2012, 19:15:44

Title: Apple Extended II Spacebar Removal
Post by: PrOxY on Mon, 21 May 2012, 19:15:44

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had any advice or a link for instructions on the removal of the spacebar on an Apple Extended II?

Thanks to the great information here, I picked up a couple with ALPS switches from a neighbor. I also bought a key-puller and all the cleaning and lubrication chemicals for restoration (retr0bright mix included). I have hunted around and found great advice on disassembling the large pieces (http://lowendmac.com/thomas/06/1113.html and others), but all seem to caution the removal of the larger keys on this keyboard. I'm a noob at this and certainly don't want to screw it up, but the spacebars on both are very yellowed and need cleaning so removal advice would be most welcome.

Thanks!

Title: Apple Extended II Spacebar Removal
Post by: PrOxY on Mon, 21 May 2012, 22:34:17

Wow, thanks for that! I have plenty do do first anyway so I will keep an eye out for it.

Thanks again!