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by Mike_12352345
21 Nov 2016, 20:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M sometimes does "double characters"
Replies: 6
Views: 4235

Okay, so I removed the malfunctioning keys from their sockets, and squirted purified water and let it dry. One of the keys started to work just fine, but the other does not work at all, despite my attempt to repeat this procedure. Any suggestions? :(
by Mike_12352345
13 Oct 2016, 22:14
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M sometimes does "double characters"
Replies: 6
Views: 4235

Hmm, how should I wash it? Should I disassemble the entire keyboard, or would it be ok to squirt purified water to the malfunctioning keys after removing caps? Also, what's a bolt mod?

Sorry if I'm asking dumb questions. :)
by Mike_12352345
12 Oct 2016, 21:21
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model M sometimes does "double characters"
Replies: 6
Views: 4235

IBM Model M sometimes does "double characters"

Sometimes, my IBM Model M seems to sense two clicks when I press a button. Basically, this results in two of those characters appearing on screen, even though clicky sound is normal. This seems to most often happen with "i" and left arrow.

Any idea what is broken, and if it's possible to fix it? I ...

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