Clamshell Keyboard

[twconstantine]

Hi! I got my first iBook Clamshell, the special edition one. It’s in decent shape and boots up. The issue is there is a diagonal Colum of keys that don’t work. 8, I, K and , I took the keyboard out and saw what seems to be the ghost of some liquid on the back of the metal housing on the keyboard.
Is there anyway to fix it? I can’t find a replacement so I may be out of luck.
Thanks in advance.

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

Membrane keyboards are extremely difficult to repair, if possible at all. I'd recommend just waiting for a keyboard to show up, I'm sure you'll be able to find one eventually.

 

[luRaichu]

Disassemble the keyboard if possible without damage. Separate the rubber membrane from the back PCB. Use cotton swabs & Isopropyl alcohol to clean the conductive traces and membrane.

 

[3lectr1cPPC]

If there's evidence of a liquid, the tracks in question are likely broken and not just dirty.

 

[twconstantine]

Thank you all! I think I’ll try and fix it and keep my eye out for a replacement. It’s not useable as it is now.