Hello Januk, On Tue, 12 Jun 2001 at 03:58:43 [GMT -0700], you wrote: JA> <SOT> JA> Does anyone know how to fix a sticky key without replacing the JA> keyboard? JA> </SOT> Depends on your keyboard, but most you can gently pry (using a flat bladed screwdriver) on the underside of the sticky key. It will pop out, then you can clean the affected area with isopropyl alcohol. Most sticky keys can be fixed this way. However if your problem was say a spilled sugary drink (but that usually affects a number of keys, not just one), the problem could be the sticky substance is between the membrane and the PCB (printed circuit board). If this is the case, you have to take the keyboard apart. This isn't too difficult either, just flip the keyboard over (keys facing down, and put something along the underside edges of the keyboard (to keep the keys from actually touching the tabletop, then unscrew the back off, maybe have to unscrew the PCB, then lift the PCB out. Just be careful not to knock the front faceplate of the keyboard off the spacers you put to key the keys off the tabletop, or the keys (depending on how they are set in there) will come out of the faceplate, because then you'd get to play "Does the "S" key go on the left side of the "D" or the right?" <grin> Once the PCB is pulled out, you can separate the rubber membrane from it and clean both with Isopropyl alcohol. While you wouldn't get zapped, it's always a good idea to do this with the keyboard unplugged. Saves you from getting a bunch of extraneous keystrokes to the computer as well while you're fiddling with it. I've repaired/cleaned many a computer operator's keyboard after they spilled coffee or soda in it. Cheers, Leif Gregory -- List Moderator (and fellow registered end-user) PCWize Editor / ICQ 216395 / PGP Key ID 0x7CD4926F Web Site <http://www.PCWize.com> TB FAQ <http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/FAQ.html> Using The Bat! 1.53 RC/5 under Windows 98 4.10 Build 2222 A on a Pentium III 500 MHz notebook with 256MB. Tagline of the day: The cause of perfume disappearing is evaporation. Evaporation gets blamed for a lot of things people forget to put the top on. NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net -- ______________________________________________________ Archives : <http://tbbeta.thebat.dutaint.com> Moderators : <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
