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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: kaotikb on Tue, 20 May 2014, 19:42:02

Title: Unicomp Creaky case fix
Post by: kaotikb 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.
(http://i.imgur.com/ISETw8o.jpg)

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.

Title: Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
Post by: 0100010 on Tue, 20 May 2014, 19:52:54

About how many inches across?  Got a wider more vertical shot?

Title: Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
Post by: neunelfer 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.

Title: Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
Post by: kaotikb on Tue, 20 May 2014, 20:16:57

Quote from: 0100010 on Tue, 20 May 2014, 19:52:54

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.

Title: Re: Unicomp Creaky case fix
Post by: kaotikb 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.