Johnnya101
Well-known member
Hi all,
I've got two extended style keyboards. One is an Extended Keyboard II (first version), and one is a Cutting Edge Extended Keyboard.
The Apple one works fine out of the right ADB port, except the backspace key does not work. Nothing happens with the left port. I see some corrosion out of the left port, so guessing that may be the issue there. How should I fix that? Would it be better to either soak it in vinegar or evapo rust or something, or should I buy a new ADB port, or find a replacement keyboard controller board?
The cutting edge one has some weird stuff going on. First of all, it is missing the number pad equal key. I could probably fit an Apple key in there, but the color is more platinum (cutting edge used white). When trying to use this keyboard, either port kind of works. The num lock light stays lit, and sometimes when moving around the connector, different lock lights flash. I cannot type anything. I see some rust in this one...
Haven't delved into keyboards before, and these are getting harder to find, so I'd like to fix them. Especially the cutting edge one, I can't even find a photo of it online... Any help would be appreciated on how to test these.
I've got two extended style keyboards. One is an Extended Keyboard II (first version), and one is a Cutting Edge Extended Keyboard.
The Apple one works fine out of the right ADB port, except the backspace key does not work. Nothing happens with the left port. I see some corrosion out of the left port, so guessing that may be the issue there. How should I fix that? Would it be better to either soak it in vinegar or evapo rust or something, or should I buy a new ADB port, or find a replacement keyboard controller board?
The cutting edge one has some weird stuff going on. First of all, it is missing the number pad equal key. I could probably fit an Apple key in there, but the color is more platinum (cutting edge used white). When trying to use this keyboard, either port kind of works. The num lock light stays lit, and sometimes when moving around the connector, different lock lights flash. I cannot type anything. I see some rust in this one...
Haven't delved into keyboards before, and these are getting harder to find, so I'd like to fix them. Especially the cutting edge one, I can't even find a photo of it online... Any help would be appreciated on how to test these.