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Offline crowstar

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IBM Model M Membrane Sticky?
« on: Thu, 07 April 2011, 10:55:38 »
Disassembling a model M, but the membrane is 'stuck' to the metal backplate. Is this intentional and can I unstick it? ibm 1390136
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Offline jpc

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IBM Model M Membrane Sticky?
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 07 April 2011, 12:50:24 »
It's not intentional.

That adhesive is more likely Pabst than 3M. It's an aftermarket addition.

If the membrane doesn't peel off easily, you could try water to dissolve the goo. Good luck.
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Offline crowstar

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IBM Model M Membrane Sticky?
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 12 April 2011, 05:23:38 »
ok, I've done the bolt mod. But for some strange reason, 60% of the keys don't work? They buckle, but don't ACTUALLY do anything. Any ideas?
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