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Subject: Re: Removing the keyboard

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Dave Smith

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Date Posted: 13:24:10 09/09/99 Thu
In reply to: Dennis van Leeuwen 's message, "Re: Removing the keyboard" on 12:29:47 09/09/99 Thu

> I don't understand what STRIP you are talking about?
> I see only one big metal plate underneath the keyboard.
> The only thing I think will be a little tricky, is
> that the little tabs that are on the keyboard will be
> under a little tension. They go underneath the
> speakers (sort of) and perhaps they will break,
> because the keyboard has lifted somewhat... I hope
> you understand what I am trying to explain here?

The "strips" are attached to the underside of my keyboard. They appear to be adhesive (on the keyboard side) and conductive, probably to assure a solid ground connection between the aluminum chassis plate and the metal back of the keyboard assembly. The cardboard I used is only slightly thicker than the strips, thereby maintaining electrical continuity at the edges of the keyboard, and probably along the strip that cuts across the middle of the keyboard back. The strip across the middle is the one I refered to in my last note - the reason for my using two pieces of cardboard, rather than one. Using cardboard that is too thick could defeat the apparent electrical connection and stress the little tabs you mentioned.

If your keyboard doesn't have the "strips" stuck on its back, then you probably don't have a connectivity problem - and can use a single piece of cardboard; but you could have a tab-stress problem if the cardboard is too thick.

Regards,
Dave

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