Although I can't tell you from experiance, I'm fairly certain that you can't chop off the numeric keypad and still have a functioning unit. They are pretty tightly integrated and IIRC only have the one controller chip to handle both sets of keys. You might be able too, so long as you reconect the traces that would have wound back around to the mainboard.
Personally, I would look into getting one of the keyboards that came with the early Performas or the LC I/II/or III. You'd want to double check, but I'm pretty sure that it is small enought to fit into an Apple II case with the keypad. ...Then again, I haven't used any except the IIe series, and that was back in 8th grade around ten years ago. ~Rob > I am planning to shoehorn a beige G3 into an old Apple ][ > but in order to get a keyboard to fit I need to remove the > numeric keypad from the keyboard. > > I am planning to use one of the older small ADB keyboards > that came with the SE, Classics etc. > > I have both the old squarish and the newer keyboard so > should either prove easier than the other then any info > on this will also be appreciated. > > Basically, my question is: > > - Can one chop the ADB keyboard (and if sow how best) ? > > I am thinking that I may have to resolder a few connections > as I need a port for the mouse while the keyboard occupies > the motherboard ADB port, so a straigh chop isn't possible. > > > Larry -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
