Re: "Q" key doesn't work

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From: dorner
Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1987 14:17

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> The "Q" key on by 3.5 year old keyboard doesn't seem to work anymore. Can
> the single keyswitch be replaced or do I have to by a whole new keyboard?

I've replaced three keys.  If you can handle a soldering iron without burning
yourself, you can do it.  It helps to have a solder-sucker.  Keyswitches
cost about $5 at our local (very bad) apple dealer.  (Last time, I just
stole the right option key, and I haven't missed it).
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Steve Dorner, U of Illinois Computing Services Office
Internet: dorner@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu  UUCP: ihnp4!uiucuxc!dorner
IfUMust:  (217) 333-3339

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