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Title: Model M2 repair
Post by: ricekin on Fri, 02 April 2010, 10:16:05

As a first (second, actually) post, I want to share my little Model M2 shift-key (or any other) fixing guide.

• I used two-component glue that dries in about 3-4 minutes.
• Use a toothpick to apply the glue.
• The easiest way is two mix just a tiny bit of glue first and apply a tiny drop to make the broken piece stick in the right position.
• Hold it in place until dry, if necessary.
• You know that when your mixture dries up, the glue has also hardened on the key itself.
• Then, you can mix some more glue and apply it gently but thoroughly around the breakage.
• Try applying it from the inside of the key so it won't be visible when inserted.
• That's it, done. Works like a charm and the fix is almost invisible. The result can be seen in the picture.

The fix isn't complete yet - I need to replace about five buckling springs in the keyboard. Anyone have a couple spare and wanting to help me out put this Model M2 back to good use?