Keyboards are the number-one maintenance item on any Duo. Luckily they are also the easiest part to replace. A brand new keyboard is only $40, so the timid may want to consider simply buying a new keyboard. When done properly, some of the cleaning/refurbishing techniques from this list can actually produce a better-than-new keyboard, but it takes a lot of time and effort (I'm thinking of the silicone treatment combined with alcohol and eraser cleaning). If buying a keyboard, never waste money on a used one unless you plan on refurbishing it. Get a new Revision-F keyboard. To install it, close the screen of the Duo and flip the Duo over. You'll need to purchase a Torx wrench of the appropriate size for the screws you see on the bottom of the case. Remove three of the four screws on the bottom. Leave the one that is under the trackball. Be very gentle when working with these screws. When you put them back in, just make them snug. Do not actually tighten them. After removing the three screws, flip the Duo over again (right side up now) and open the screen. The keyboard will be loose now and can be gently persuaded to come out. Flip the keyboard up towards you, being careful of the ribbon cables behind which will still be attached. There are some connectors which pinch the ends of the ribbon cables and connect them to the motherboard (white plastic). Find the tiny prongs on each side of each connector and slide them away from you, toward the screen, releasing the ribbon cable. This is easier said than done, but take your time so as not to break anything on the motherboard. Reverse the process to install the new keyboard. Kris Feldmann Thus wrote Janice Freeman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:08:39 -0700 > From: Janice Freeman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Subject: [Duo2400] Duo 230 Keyboards > > Hi! I have two Duo 230's that are not at all usable because of sticky, > sluggish keyboards. I've gathered bits and pieces from the list about how to > clean them, but I've never taken my Duo's apart, and am a little timid to > attempt it. I read a web page about this, > (http://members.home.net/gionpeters/Duo.html), but it does not show how > exactly to get the keyboard out of the Duo. I am further confused by a > recent post that implied that the cleaning should be done with the lead end > of a pencil as opposed to an eraser. Thanks for your help. > Janice > > ---------- 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>
