>keyboard writes gobbledygook on screen, and the touch-pad doesn't work.
>
>Is there a simple solution to this? Is it likely that I will have to replace
>more than just the keyboard?
>
>Any advice much appreciated.
Short of a new keyboard, this is worth trying but it's a pain and it'll take a while.
With your trusty tork8 screwdriver that you got at Sears you unscrew the keyboard from the bottom. Very carefully you tease the little white plastic ears to unwedge the two ribbon connectors and free up the keyboard.
With the flat end of a cheap spoon carefully pop off each key at the corner of the key. Don't be afraid, they will pop off (you were going to replace it anyway. . .) It's ok to use the adjacent key as a fulcrum. (If you have a cat, it's guarenteed that it will jump up on the table and scatter the keys you have carefully placed in sequence, don't say I didn't warn you.) Be very carefull with the long keys (shift, space bar, etc.) as there is a thin wire bracket under the key that's tricky to remount so examine it carefully until you figure it out.
Now that you have all the keys off, you can remove the rubber membrane below. Under that will be two thin sheets of mylar (?). Place all three in a pan of distilled water until all the java is gone. Rinse thoroughly. I don't recomend any type of soap for fear of film residue and rub with nothing harsher than your clean wet fingers. Blot dry with non-linting paper towels, don't rub.
Reverse the procedure, let the cat back in and it should work. Torque the screws to the keys evenly and not too tight as this can affect the typing action. I did this about 3 times on my Duo 210 whenever the keys got ridiculously cranky so it should work.
As for the track pad, that's where the top of the case has to be removed and you're on your own there as I've never had the occasion to clean one. Soaking it in distilled water for a while might not make it any more broken than it is now so I guess it's worth a try. Or you can take advantage of the opportunity to switch to a trackball which I dearly miss on my 2400. . .
Feel free to e-mail for any elaboration. All applicable disclaimers apply.
jpm
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