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Help with apple keyboard KY1200XGKK4VC repair (G3 Blue & White)

mraroid

Well-known member
Hello...
 
I have a apple keyboard model number KY1200XGKK4VC that came with my Blue & white G3.  It is completely filthy an dirty.
 
I removed the keys.  I removed the very small Allen screws and then the rest of the small Philips screws.  I see that the usb ports want to slide out.  But it seems like in the center of the keyboard something is still screwed down.  I can not figure out how to take it apart.
 
I have gone over it with a large hand lens.  I see no screws that can be removed.  I see the rear of one screw in the top right of the keyboard next to the USB cable.  But I have no idea who to get at it.
 
Anyone know of a FAQ on how to dismantle this keyboard?  I found nothing searching google.
 
Thanks in advance,
 
mraroid
 

Zippy Zapp

Well-known member
If this is the same keyboard that came with the iMacs and Blue and White G3, the small size keyboard, then there are clips all the way around the front, sides and IIRC one or two in the back.  They are like latches and they are super easy to break trying to unhook them.  If they break then the two halves will not stay closed.  You have to carefully push in with a plastic pick or separator and push in the right spot while pushing upward to unhook the latch.  

 
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