IBM 3277 Beamspring split spacebar disassembly photos (PIC HEAVY)

ipreferpie · 01 Jul 2017, 15:32

So thanks to this wonderful community and to mrr19121970, I was able to land a beautiful 3277 with a unique split spacebar layout. The following is a photo documentation of the disassembly process. I was pleasantly surprised at the great condition and am happy that this is my first proper beamspring. Here you go:

Outside before disassembly

Case removed with keys

Keys removed with contamination shield

Inner assembly

PCB

Slom · 01 Jul 2017, 16:08

So nice

Had a go at turning the last one into a banner image, hope that's OK with you
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alh84001 · 01 Jul 2017, 16:25

The plate looks stunning.

MrDuul · 01 Jul 2017, 17:22

Amazing condition. Beautiful board.

For $300 that was a great deal.

Would have gladly paid $1,000+

ipreferpie · 01 Jul 2017, 18:25

thanks all for the kind words! and Slom, wonderful banner! Happy to have it being used here. Also, should I cross post in the photos section for more visibility?

JP! · 01 Jul 2017, 23:44

Whoa nice find!

just_add_coffee · 12 Jul 2017, 23:26

I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this ... I've been searching for an answer for a while now and have come up empty ...

How exactly do you disassemble a beamspring switch? It seems like the metal post should pull right out with a pair of pliers after removing the flipper, but if I pull any harder, I think I risk breaking something.

just_add_coffee · 13 Jul 2017, 19:52

I was able to pull them out with Vise-grips. I had been using jeweler's needlenose pliers, which do not have teeth and were slipping off when I pulled.