Unresponsive Keys On Model M - Any Solution

[Dirty Bint]

Hi,

I have a Model M which requires quite a positive strike on the Enter key to get a response. I have had the key off and cleaned it. I also gave the key well a reasonable blast of air (bit more than a mouse fart) but it has not improved things.

Is it an issue with the hammers beneath the spring and is there a simple solution? Or, is it trash can fodder or a major task to fix it? Any tips or solutions most appreciated.



Rgds
Dirty Bint

[Dirty Bint]

Ripster,

Thx for the info, I have a "spares" board that I can harvest a few springs from, it will give me a bit of practice at it.

I was hoping that there might be a more direct fix such as a squirt of something or stretch the spring a bit. However, I will give the spring swap a try to see if it fixes it.

Rgds
Dirty Bint

[Mental Hobbit]

Well, if any key is going to be susceptible to spring wear it's the Enter key.  

Shouldn't space give up first?

Thx for the info, I have a "spares" board that I can harvest a few springs from, it will give me a bit of practice at it.

If you have a spares board, try swapping the key first.

[EverythingIBM]

Stretching the spring doesn't work.  There is SOME likelihood the key is warped but I doubt it.

I tried stretching my spacebar spring. :wacko:

[Dirty Bint]

I manged to fix the sticky key by removing it and then reinserting it. There must have been an alignment issue or similar. I have noticed that when reinserting the keys on a Model M they "seat" themselves into place just before the final press is required to anchor the key. It may have been that I originally pressed the key into place before I felt the key locate itself ready to press.

Thx for all the advice and help

Rgds
Dirty Bint