[Ti] 500Mhz spacebar failing?

Fri Jun 13 11:55:55 PDT 2003

A new spacebar didn't help so I guess I'll try a whole new keyboard :-(

On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 07:57  AM, Steve Martin wrote:

> Thanks, I'll try ordering a new one. It is the same issue, the edges  
> just don't work well any more for some reason. I've definitely double  
> checked that all the parts are properly positioned.
>
>
> On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 12:16  AM, Trevor J. Hutley wrote:
>
>> At 5:11 PM -0500 6/10/03, Steve Martin wrote:
>>> My spacebar startedmisbehaving today. It seemsto "travel" normally,  
>>> but I really have to makesure I give it a solid push to make sure it  
>>> gets seen.  (As you can see, it is annoying enought that I  
>>> don'tgetthem all).
>>>
>>> I've popped it offand cleaned out underneath it but it didn'thelp.  
>>> Any cleaning ideas? Sources for cheap replacements,etc.?
>>
>> Steve - I had a problem with the spacebar on my Ti-500 in NOV 2001.  
>> My post to the list at that time is appended.
>>
>> I also have a problem with my space bar right now (for the last few  
>> weeks).  It is almost 'dead' and requires a real solid push in the  
>> centre for it to function.  This time my friend Fred is going to give  
>> me a space bar from a spare USA keyboard that he has, planned for  
>> this Friday.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>> regards,  Trevor
>> ---------------------------------------------
>> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 03:59:09 -0700
>> Subject: Re: space-bar key for my Ti-500 Powerbook ?
>> From: PowerBook Parts <orders at pbparts.com>
>> To: "Trevor J. Hutley" <hutley at geneva-link.ch>
>>
>> Trevor,
>>
>> Yes, we do have spacebars.  Here is a link:
>>
>> <http://www.pbparts.com/store/agora.cgi?p_id=tkb>
>>
>> To get a space bar, order four (4) keyboard parts ($20 total).  
>>  Insured shipping to Switzerland costs $21, so you will probably have  
>> to accept standard uninsured shipping ($8).  
>>
>> Just a note:  The space bar is different on various language  
>> keyboards.  Do not assume all spacebars are equal.
>>
>> -John
>>
>> ==== on 11/22/01 1:59 AM, Trevor J. Hutley at hutley at geneva-link.ch  
>> wrote:
>>
>> Cabinet Gainsbury & Consorts
>> 5 place de la Taconnerie
>> CH-1204 Genève
>> Switzerland
>>
>> TEL:       +41 22 317 00 54
>> FAX:       +41 22 317 00 50
>> mobile:     +41 76 567 17 91
>> TrevorHutley at consultant.com
>>
>> Thursday 22 November 2001
>>
>> Dear Sir,
>>
>> Can you sell me a space-bar key for my Ti-500 Powerbook ?
>>
>> I was given your web-site by someone on the Ti LIST, where I had  
>> written:
>>
>> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 17:13:15 +0100
>> From: "Trevor J. Hutley" <hutley at geneva-link.ch>
>> Subject: [Ti] I need a new space bar ....
>>
>>
>> I had to carefully remove my space bar from my Ti-500 the other day,  
>> because I had to clean something which was underneath it.
>>
>> I have put the space bar key back (carefully re-inserting the metal  
>> wires into their respective places on the keyboard).
>>
>> But the correct functionality was not there.
>>
>> I have taken the space bar key off, and put in on again, about 20  
>> times.
>> And still it only gives me a SPACE if I press in the centre.
>> It has become sort of 'loose' and 'floaty' (compared to other keys).
>>
>> I thought that perhaps I need a new key.  I have the impression that  
>> a TINY piece of plastic has come off, during this/these processes.
>>
>> So I took a trip to the local APPLE dealer here in Geneva.
>> The guy said, "yeah, you need a new key".
>>
>> But new keys are not available. The only solution is apparently a new  
>> keyboard, costing SFR 200 (~ $125), and since I have a USA keyboard  
>> (I bought my Ti at MacMall, CA), it has to be ordered specially.
>>
>> Since a space bar has no nationality, I could get one from anywhere  
>> that they are available.
>>
>> Does anyone have an idea of where I could get a space bar key for  
>> less than $125 ?
>>
>> WHO are the people who injection mould them for Apple ?
>> Does anyone know ?
>>
>> I would appreciate any suggestions on this very practical issue.
>>
>> For the moment, about 30% of my words are joined together, so it is a  
>> chronic and fatiguing issue.
>>
>> your website ...does say "Can't find what you're looking for? Please  
>> email us. We have, or can get, almost anything! " so I am taking you  
>> up on your offer....
>>
>> 	Could you get me a space-bar ??
>>
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