re-keying an RS/6000 lock?

From: Chad Fernandez <fernande_at_internet1.net>
Date: Mon Jun 3 10:26:13 2002

Doc wrote:
> The problem is the little blue plastic "extension". I haven't ever
> gotten that off in a way that it would securely reattach. If you're
> willing to try that, you can remove the tumbler barrel itself from the
> threaded sleeve and remove the pins by way of a little brass tongue in a
> keyway. You could rekey it or leave the pins out. The spring action in
> turning the lock will still be there. Very careful application of
> Krazy Glue has worked for me, getting the plastic back on.

I may try that. I'll let people now if I successfully get it to work.

> Another, third option is to simply leave the lock as is, get the
> "Service" mode pinout from the 530, and just disconnect the lock & short
> the appropriate pins when you need to install. My boss does that with
> his 370.

The lock was unplugged when I got the machine. I'm not sure if it was
on purpose, However.

Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA
Received on Mon Jun 03 2002 - 10:26:13 BST