In addition to my earlier post in this thread, I'd forgotten that I
documented this procedure in my Blog last June:
http://hughva.blogspot.com/2005/06/save-that-keyboard.html
See links under "Previous Posts" as well.
This Blog is proof that blogging is not for everyone.


Peter wrote:
> Your symptoms sound like dirty contacts. The sticking backspace is probably
> some dirt on the mechanism. To fix the sticky problem would require
> mechanical cleaning of the mechanism. There are some electronic spray
> cleaners that might work, but if you can disassemble the mechanism and give
> it a good cleaning, that would be best.
>
> The double entry is probably caused by bad contacts, so cleaning the
> contacts would be appropriate. You will need to disassemble the contact area
> of the keyboard and try some contact spray cleaner (try Radio Shack or other
> electronics supply store for some). How to disassemble the keyboard depends
> on the make and model. There should be some screws on the underside of the
> keyboard that will allow you to open the shell and then see from there how
> to take the rest apart.
>
> Peter
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> -----Original Message-----
> I've got a older-fashioned "clicking" keyboard that is important for me to
> keep, as it is so much more comfortable and mistake-free for me. However,
> the backspace key sticks and a couple keys double enter when I tap them. Can
> anyone suggest a fix for either problem? Thanks so much.
>
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