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From: kim@amdahl.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: problems with AWRITE and virtural drives
Message-ID: <17875@amdahl.amdahl.com>
Date: Sun, 8-Nov-87 14:38:26 EST
Article-I.D.: amdahl.17875
Posted: Sun Nov  8 14:38:26 1987
Date-Received: Tue, 10-Nov-87 02:47:32 EST
References: <1840@cadovax.UUCP> <1318@cup.portal.com>
Organization: Amdahl Corporation,  Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Summary: how to fix (or at least improve) your 2000's keyboard in two easy lessons

In article <1318@cup.portal.com>, Rick_R_Kitts@cup.portal.com writes:
> 
>  One other thing since I'm here. Does anyone know where I can get
> a replacement for the WIMPY!! keyboard? If I wack on the Control key
> the hole left side of the keyboard mushes in! (mushes is a technical term)

A replacement, no ... but I can tell you how I fixed mine!

First, after snapping the keyboard case apart, you'll notice two holes in
the board itself that were meant for mounting screws.  And in the case top,
you'll notice two molded-in, plastic standoffs that line up with the holes
in the board.  Only problem is that there are no screws in the holes (or at
least weren't in mine).

So, just use a couple of appropriately sized (read, not too large) self-
tapping, or sheet-metal screws, and snug the board down to the case top.
Do NOT overtighten these, or you'll strip out the plastic standoffs, or
bust them off entirely.

Second, get some 1/2" to 3/4" thick non-conductive foam-rubber padding, and
cut a piece the size of the board.  Use the foam between the board and the
case bottom, and snap the case back together.  You may need to trim the
foam's thickness toward the front of the keyboard (or thicken it toward the
rear), as the cross-section of the filler area is wedge-shaped.

Poof!

I really don't think one should have to resort to fixups like this on a
brand new product, but since the fix is cheap and simple, I won't bitch
*too* loudly :-)!


BTW, I noticed that the keyboard itself manufactured by Cherry.  These folks
manufacture lots of keyboards for lots of OEM's, and are known to have good,
solid products.  I'm pleased to see that CBM used them, though a little bit
surprised, as they are not exactly inexpensive (thanks, though)!

/kim



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