inside of new keyboards

In article <johnmc_yg-269D8C.21353621112008.TakeThisOut@feeder.motzarella.org>,
John McLachlan <johnmc_yg.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote:

> Is there an easy way to take apart the new flat imac keyboards??? Mine
> took a dive (and has been replaced) and wouldn't mind putzing around
> inside, but it looks like they were press fit and can't be taken apart
> without a hammer

No:

<http://mustardhamsters.com/?p=86>

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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008, Jim Redelfs wrote:

> In article <johnmc_yg-269D8C.21353621112008.RemoveThis@feeder.motzarella.org>,
> John McLachlan <johnmc_yg.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Is there an easy way to take apart the new flat imac keyboards??? Mine
>> took a dive (and has been replaced) and wouldn't mind putzing around
>> inside, but it looks like they were press fit and can't be taken apart
>> without a hammer
>
> You already answered your own question if looking for an "easy way".
>
> I just gave mine a good examination and I think the hammer is the only
> way. Please let us know how it goes.

The classic place for hidden screws is under rubber feet and labels,
so one ought to check there first.

It's often the case that the way to open something isn't obvious until
it is opened.

If one gives up on the screws, then using something like a cut-off wheel
in a "rotary tool" (ie something like a Dremel) could slice the unit open
along the seam. Then one can epoxy it back together afterwards. I've
done this with AC adaptors, giving them a little more life, but it doesn't
make for a really nice looking result.

Michael

Well, looking at the link form the first reply - there isn't much there
once you pry the aluminum off. doesn't look too exciting.

The old keyboard as a victim of 'the pepsi syndrome'. Usually you can
just wash them with rubbing alcohol and they're back up. Didn't work
with an apple keyboard though.

Too bad Apple doesn't take stuff back for recycling. I hat ejsut
tossing this much aluminum...

In article <johnmc_yg-25B912.18511122112008 RemoveThis @feeder.motzarella.org>,
John McLachlan <johnmc_yg RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote:

> Well, looking at the link form the first reply - there isn't much there
> once you pry the aluminum off. doesn't look too exciting.
>
> The old keyboard as a victim of 'the pepsi syndrome'. Usually you can
> just wash them with rubbing alcohol and they're back up. Didn't work
> with an apple keyboard though.
>
> Too bad Apple doesn't take stuff back for recycling. I hat ejsut
> tossing this much aluminum...

Surely there are other places you can recycle it.

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