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From: kgreen@pro-angmar.UUCP (Kevin Green)
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Subject: Re: ADB Freeze Ups
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Date: 7 Aug 90 20:07:28 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from STEIN@UCONNVM.BITNET

Alan,
 It is time to think about replacing your keyboard. About a year and a half
ago I had the same problem. If your keyboard is the GS original munchkin, then
the problem is most likely that the ADB ports have wiggled enough that the
soldering jobs have broken down. You are therefore not getting a proper
electrical connection on the solders. 

If the soldering is the problem, don't be a fool like me. I tried to re-solder
by hand and the boards are just too delicate. Also, you could take it to a
Service Center, but the hourly rate for repair service is an example of
extorsion. 

End suggestion: go out and buy a Mac keyboard (normal or extended). I got one
for about $100 and love the better feel of the keys, etc. Also, I opened up
the keyboard to look at the connections/soldering and was pleased to see a
much better job than the GS.