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Acer 6312-hw

Posted: 27 Nov 2013, 14:18
by sandmanpl
Recently found this jewel from 1996.
Acer in good condition.
Few keys don't register.
Wondering what to do with it.
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Posted: 27 Nov 2013, 16:10
by Findecanor
I have not seen the Acer 6312 in that case and colour scheme before. :)

If you can't get all keys working on the keyboard, save the key caps! From the label, I suppose that they are in Swedish/Finnish layout under the blue stickers.

The Acer-switches are mechanical in the same way like the buckling springs in a Model M, in that there is a spring and hammer on top of a membrane in each one.
If there is a row or column of keys in the matrix that don't work, then I would first search for if there is some corrosion on that line or if the contact could be out of alignment. If a line is broken, it could be repaired with a "circuit repair pen" or a piece of metal tape. If it is the odd switch here and there, I would open those switches, and perhaps replace with a switch from a less used key.

Posted: 28 Nov 2013, 09:51
by sandmanpl
It's little dirty
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And only "2" won't register and "3"has problem getting back into place.

Re: Acer 6312-hw

Posted: 28 Nov 2013, 13:13
by Belfong
Made in Malaysia!!