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- 18 Oct 2021, 11:30
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
- Replies: 10
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Re: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
Good luck! Even the case can be a bit tight to get inside , as I found out for myself. Also, once you're into the barrel plate sandwich: beware of the condition of your foam. It's often very crumbly. You probably want to replace it. Getting used to delving inside your Model Fs is definitely a good ...
- 17 Oct 2021, 04:38
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3258
Re: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
I agree that this isn't the normal behavior of the spacebar, but unfortunately model F spacebars can be quite difficult to work on. I think there is a chance that reseating the spring will fix the issue, but removing the spacebar keycap is quite annoying and may require a full disassembly. You can ...
- 15 Oct 2021, 14:41
- Forum: Keyboards
- Topic: Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3258
Fixing IBM Model F AT "WEIRD" SPACEBAR
Hello, recently I purchased IBM Model F AT, I already had F XT before. After trying the F AT, I noticed the Spacebar feels different and "weird" to me, so I'm posting this hoping to find some insight regarding my spacebar. The video to the Spacebar issue is : https://youtu.be/nmipoWqj8ik So the issu...