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Offline Leslieann

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Help with Montereys
« on: Tue, 11 September 2018, 18:09:02 »
I found a good deal on a board with Monterey blues, however, despite being such a popular switch, documentation is terrible, so I need some help.

Is there an trick to opening them while installed and how do you re-assemble them while loose, or is it even possible? I love the feel, but wow what a complicated pain in the neck.
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Offline fohat.digs

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Re: Help with Montereys
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:17:22 »
I have always kind of avoided opening them up.
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Offline JP

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Re: Help with Montereys
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 11 September 2018, 21:15:37 »
Quote from: fohat.digs on Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:17:22
I have always kind of avoided opening them up.


Do your switches feel bad or are they dirty? My Monterey Blues were in brand new condition so I won't even attempt it.
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Offline Leslieann

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Re: Help with Montereys
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 12 September 2018, 02:51:01 »
The board can best be described as a basket case with a matching price.
I knew about the damage and expected a few dirty switches, but not this, probably 80% of the switches on it are not right. Despite not being yellowed, this board appears to have lived one heck of a hard life.
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Re: Help with Montereys
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 12 September 2018, 10:43:26 »
Quote from: Leslieann on Wed, 12 September 2018, 02:51:01
The board can best be described as a basket case with a matching price.
I knew about the damage and expected a few dirty switches, but not this, probably 80% of the switches on it are not right. Despite not being yellowed, this board appears to have lived one heck of a hard life.

Ah reminds me of a Northgate Omnikey with white Alps that I overpaid for...
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