A1000 Single Dead Key

15 June 2009, 01:00

Hi,

I just powered up my A1000 and was testing it out to see if it works. It all seems perfect except only the 'T' key will not register. All the other keys appear to work fine.

I did a search (perhaps I did not find the right trigger) but did not see how to fix a key.

Is there a way to get the 'T' key back working, or do I need to find a whole new keyboard?

Thanks

prowler · 15 June 2009, 01:09

Hi simono71, and welcome to EAB!

If the 'T' key action feels normal, then your keyboard might just need a good clean. It's amazing what finds its way inside. Just try giving it a clean to start with.

prowler

Jope · 15 June 2009, 08:02

The A1000 keyswitches can be dismantled and cleaned, but be very careful, small bits may fly out. Have a large clean table to work on. :-)

Paul_s · 15 June 2009, 09:34

Also, be careful taking the A1000 keyboard apart, the covers are held on with small plastic tabs which are a pain in the backside!

chiark · 15 June 2009, 21:05

@paul_s: you shouldn't put 'em up there.

A good clean will probably sort it - I had the same problem with a 3 key on a 1000

15 June 2009, 22:02

How exactly do I clean it? I pulled the key off, then opened up the case, removed all the screws, but couldn't find a way to separate the circuit board from the black top bit. It looks like the keys are clipped into this black plastic 'cover' and then soldered to the board. I removed all the screws and wasn't able to separate the two pieces.

I used a compressor to blow air through it a best I can. Now the key works if I whack it real hard...which is better than before but not great

15 June 2009, 01:00	#1
simono71 Posts: n/a	A1000 Single Dead Key Hi, I just powered up my A1000 and was testing it out to see if it works. It all seems perfect except only the 'T' key will not register. All the other keys appear to work fine. I did a search (perhaps I did not find the right trigger) but did not see how to fix a key. Is there a way to get the 'T' key back working, or do I need to find a whole new keyboard? Thanks

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15 June 2009, 01:09	#2
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi simono71, and welcome to EAB! If the 'T' key action feels normal, then your keyboard might just need a good clean. It's amazing what finds its way inside. Just try giving it a clean to start with. prowler

15 June 2009, 08:02	#3
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,861	The A1000 keyswitches can be dismantled and cleaned, but be very careful, small bits may fly out. Have a large clean table to work on. :-)

15 June 2009, 09:34	#4
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	Also, be careful taking the A1000 keyboard apart, the covers are held on with small plastic tabs which are a pain in the backside!

15 June 2009, 21:05	#5
chiark Needs a life Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,707	@paul_s: you shouldn't put 'em up there. A good clean will probably sort it - I had the same problem with a 3 key on a 1000

15 June 2009, 22:02	#6
simono71 Posts: n/a	How exactly do I clean it? I pulled the key off, then opened up the case, removed all the screws, but couldn't find a way to separate the circuit board from the black top bit. It looks like the keys are clipped into this black plastic 'cover' and then soldered to the board. I removed all the screws and wasn't able to separate the two pieces. I used a compressor to blow air through it a best I can. Now the key works if I whack it real hard...which is better than before but not great

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