[ltp] Keyboard problem on 760EL TP

[Dennis Lee]

M. Leo Cooper wrote:

> Please forgive this somewhat off-topic post.
> 
> I'm having trouble with the keyboard on my old 760EL. Some of the keys, the
> most frequently used ones, such as the "e", "i", etc. have become difficult to
> press. They still work if hit in the exact center, but stick badly otherwise.
> Yes, I tried canned air, and even WD-40 (probably not a great idea), but no
> change. I'm a bit hesitant about prying off keycaps or disassembling the
> keyboard from the bottom because of fear of flying springs and clips.
> 
> Any suggestions?

I dumped some Ale into my i1400, before it was all said and done, I had 
to remove the keyboard assembly, and flush it out with alcohol. It has 
worked fine since.

De-naturied alcohol is the best if you can get it in your area (local 
laws and meth-labs keep it off the shelf here)

Dennis


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