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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: JohnElliott on Sun, 20 September 2009, 14:24:53

Title: Toshiba 3100e diodes
Post by: JohnElliott on Sun, 20 September 2009, 14:24:53

I'm trying to repair a Toshiba 3100e keyboard (ALPS keyswitches, double-shot keys) on which the Escape key doesn't work. The switch itself is fine, so I need to replace the associated diode (especially after I desoldered it and it came out in two halves!)

Any suggestions on the correct rating for a replacement diode?

Title: Toshiba 3100e diodes
Post by: Rajagra on Sun, 20 September 2009, 14:38:28

A 1N4148 or 1N914 should be OK. Specs aren't critical for diodes in an apilcation like this.

Title: Toshiba 3100e diodes
Post by: JohnElliott on Mon, 21 September 2009, 13:15:17

Thanks for the info.