During my recent move, one of my Apple II+ computers didn't fare so well and broke 2 key posts. I really don't like the keyboard in this particular computer: it sticks, it often misses key strokes, and the feel is not very good. I didn't know how different the keyboard was until I took it apart and found... no Alps key switches! But, since Apple II+ keyboards are not cheap, I paid a few bucks for replacement key posts instead of replacing the keyboard. Process:
- Unscrew and remove the base plate of the computer
- Unscrew and remove keyboard
- Unscrew a bunch of tiny screws to remove the circuit board from the keyboard
- Push the broken post out the back
- Push in the new post
- Reassemble
- Continue hating how the keyboard feels
One repair completed!
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| Weird spring / contact matrix |
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| I tried to repair the posts, and the one on the left worked OK, but I ended up replacing both of them. |
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| 6 and T are fixed! |
Where can I buy some of those white nylon key posts. I have an Apple II+ and need at least two. Probably would buy a few extra if available for spares. Thank you in advance. MPG
ReplyDeletehttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-II-RFI-Keyboard-Key-Stems-no-Extra-Shipping-Charge-For-Multiple-Items-/193730916748?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a good project for 3-D printing though.