This is a common problem with Duos but all the keyboards I have come across have been repairable. The keyboards either tend to get gunk on the mylar contacts, or a small break develops in the metallic traces on the mylar sheets. Either can be fixed with a bit of DIY. You can find instructions on the web e.g. http://home.att.net/~JBDUOFAQ/inter.html#keys cheers tsg --- Tom St George Senior Developer - 365 Corporation ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Tutor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Duo/2400 List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 9:00 AM Subject: [Duo2400] NEEDED: Duo keyboard > This seems to be a common problem, but I'm having trouble finding a > common cure. > > My Duo 230 isn't responding at all to keystrokes. I can bang as hard > as I want and nothing happens. The caplock still lights up and the power > button above the keyboard works. > However, the monitor controls buttons ceased functioning, the battery > no longer works and it won't wake up out of sleep. > > These aren't complaints. I can live with all those problems, I only > list them in case they are symptoms of greater problems. I would just > like to be able to use the Duo without an external keyboard attached. > > I would appreciate any and all help including buying a new/used > keyboard, a used Duo for parts, etc. etc. > > Thanks!!! > > cjt > > > ---------- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ---------- > Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! > MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> > > NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... > Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ > > Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> > After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
