I've had this problem when there's dirt in the switch below the keycap. If it is only one letter that this happens with, that's almost certainly the problem.
You can pry off the keycap with a screwdriver. Beneath is a plastic unit that snaps in place with two small tabs. The center of this piece holds two copper springy contacts apart. When it is depressed the copper contacts move together. You may be able to clear the problem by just blowing through the thing with bottled compressed air with the keycap off. If necessary you can depress the tabs and take off the plastic part, taking care to notice how the spring fits and not to loose the spring. Blow out the space between the copper contacts and maybe look carefully to see if anything is in there. Reassemble very carefully and your problem may be solved. Or if you are careless and bend the contacts, you may need a new keyboard. On the other hand, there was a long discussion on this list a while back about putting keyboards in the dishwasher. NO kidding. rich -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
