Re: Keyboard problems

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From: isle
Date: Sat, 16 May 1987 15:45

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In article <1695@sphinx.uchicago.edu> tra4@sphinx.uchicago.edu (Jonathan H. Traum) writes:
>Every now and then, my keyboard will start repeating a key over and over again
>until I unplug the keyboard. It's fine again when I plug it back in. Can
>anybody provide a reasonably easy solution, or will I have to get a new
>keyboard?
>
>Thanks in advance.

One thing that I've found with the modular plugs is that over time, the
contacts get bent so that they don't have a solid connection.  The simple
solution (which may or may not solve your problem) is to take a small
screwdriver, paperclip, or swiss army knife (No, of course we don't hack...)
and carefully bend the contacts out.  Fortunately, modular plugs are well
constructed so there is little chance of metal fatigue. :)  Just be careful
doing it...

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Subject: Re: Keyboard problems
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Date: Sat, 16-May-87 11:45:00 EDT
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