TRS 80 Model 1 Question

From: majordomo1_at_cox.net <(majordomo1_at_cox.net)>
Date: Fri Mar 12 05:59:38 2004

Ahoy,

I've performed a cleaning procedure many times using a paper clip hooked under the key, and pulling straight up till it flew out. One drop of alcohol of at least 91% is then applied. Look for where the key landed and reseat it, and your OK. .. good luck .. harry ..
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> From: "B.Degnan" <billdeg_at_degnanco.com>
> Date: 2004/03/11 Thu PM 09:49:41 EST
> To: cctech_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: TRS 80 Model 1 Question
>
> Hello.
> I am about to take a TRS 80 under the knife to repair a keyboard. The
> computer works fine, 16K Model 1/ 008 (never seen one with a part number
> ending with "1008". The S/N 0000738) ...Anyway the E key does not work on
> the main keyboard, and the 2 key does not work on the number pad. I
> believe it's a contact problem, not a chip problem, based on what I have
> read. I have a schematic for TRS 80 Model III. I *assume* that the model
> I and III keyboards are basically the same enough to give me a clue where
> to isolate the circuitry for the "E" and "2" keys . Looking for a second
> opinion. Also if anyone on this mailing list knows details about the TRS
> 80 "008", I would be curious to lean more. I believe this is the last
> version of the TRS 80 Model 1, but other than that I have found few
> references to this model on the Internet from searching.
> bill from wilm, delaware
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