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by johnny0731
21 Mar 2020, 17:07
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?
Replies: 15
Views: 3625

Re: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?

It's been a busy couple of days so I couldn't really mess with my keyboard, but I've tried tilting the keyboard upright and then put in the shift key. Unfortunately no luck :( Here are the pictures that I've taken to illustrate my attempt. I try to put the springs in the stem of the keycaps: insert1...
by johnny0731
19 Mar 2020, 04:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?
Replies: 15
Views: 3625

Re: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?

Thank you for so much help! Good news is that the numpad 0 now works and clicks fine! Bad news is that I have absolutely no idea what I did differently. Maybe it was an issue with the spring being aligned with the stems? It suddenly works now, which I guess is okay? As for the left shift, it's still...
by johnny0731
18 Mar 2020, 20:04
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?
Replies: 15
Views: 3625

Re: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?

Thanks for all the replies! The problem is for horizontally long keys with wire stabilizers, specifically left shift and numpad 0. (but right shift works fine?) The the Model M keys (backspace, enter, backslash) are working, albeit with a different key feel for some reason? As for the stabilizer wir...
by johnny0731
18 Mar 2020, 06:36
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?
Replies: 15
Views: 3625

IBM Model F AT Key Issues After Foam Change?

Hello, So I decided to change the foam for my model F AT to the 2mm "art foam" from Michael's as suggested by many. My original foam was completely broken down, and I have been using some really thin "shipping foam" that I had lying around for the time being. I managed to change the foam and reassem...

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