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Trash80toG-4
NIGHT STALKER
USA
2899 Posts |
 Posted - 05 Apr 2002 : 17:57:45
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The keys came off really easy. I disassembled the keyboard first and individually analyzed the keys. Most of the square keys (Letters, Numbers, etc.) popped off with prying them up with a small flat head screw driver. The larger rectangular keys there is a metal connector which had to be removed from the base and then the keys came right up.
be on the lookout for a specialized keycap puller tool or make one. they sometimes have them as gimmes at MacWorld. (or maybe that was pc expo?) i'll google around for an image and edit it in later or i'll dig one out and link a pic, i've got a couple different types. that is one bad@$$ machack, *********! jt =8-} back already:
http://www.streettech.com/archives_DIY/capsOff.html
http://hometown.aol.com/capsoff/myhomepage/business.html
http://www.arkayengravers.com/keypuller.html
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/tech_support/trouble.htm
http://www.hooleon.com/prod-prot-tool.htm i think that's enough to get the idea!
gotta love that google!
this subject came up over on fritter and i thought this was something that would make another good peripherals topic. even a really talented and capable hacker cant be expected to know all the tricks. a creative approach and determination usually win out, but application specific tools cut down on the effort required and help to prevent possible damage. anybody got a favorite tool to recommend? jt  |
Trash80toG-4
NIGHT STALKER
USA
2899 Posts |
Posted - 05 Apr 2002 : 18:35:32
i was checking out one of the sites in the links above and their toolkit info is interesting. this is a pc oriented site, but troubleshooting info is a lot more platform independent than most people would imagine, IMHO.http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/curr_content/maintenance/ haven't gone over it in depth, but it looks very good.
anybody got similar sites to share? jt 
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MacMoose
Junior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 05 Apr 2002 : 20:25:18
I always carry one of these around.------------------
MacMoose
Medical Spec., 68k MLA
Total 68K Macs liberated: 9 and counting
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Trash80toG-4
NIGHT STALKER
USA
2899 Posts |
Posted - 05 Apr 2002 : 21:06:38
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I always carry one of these around.
my constant companion since the release of the IIx has been the original multitool.jt
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AnubisTTP
Junior Member
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 06 Apr 2002 : 06:17:50
My most inportant tool? A big can of compressed air to blow out all the dust,dirt and leaves that seem to accumulate in every computer except for mine.AnubisTTP
68k Macintosh Liberation Army
Macs Liberated:15 |
~Coxy
Leader, Tactical Ops Unit
Australia
2822 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2002 : 20:59:34
For Powerbook crackin': a long shafted T-8.~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
00014 Macs liberated |
maclover5
LC Doctor/Hot Rodder
Australia
5830 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2002 : 15:02:32
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For Powerbook crackin': a long shafted T-8.~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
00014 Macs liberated
Why do you need a long shaft T8? I have the set of three screwdrivers that you get from Dick Smiths (the one where you get the T8, T10, and T15), and i've never really found the need for a long shafted tool while tearing apart and reassembling my 145B. Long shafted T15s sure come in handy when you're tearing apart compacts though.  -------------------------- Pizzabox LCs RULE!!!!!!! Warrior maclover5
68k Macintosh Liberation Army
Number of 68ks Liberated: 6!!! QFW68KPB Project SUCCESS!!!!! |
Trash80toG-4
NIGHT STALKER
USA
2899 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2002 : 15:25:15
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For Powerbook crackin': a long shafted T-8.~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
00014 Macs liberated
Why do you need a long shaft T8? I have the set of three screwdrivers that you get from Dick Smiths (the one where you get the T8, T10, and T15), and i've never really found the need for a long shafted tool while tearing apart and reassembling my 145B. Long shafted T15s sure come in handy when you're tearing apart compacts though.
they're great for stabbing windows zealots and roasting marshmallows, (kinda the same thing, actually eg. wasting fluffheads! )just kidding, you'd need a mallet to drop one of thase deadheads!
*figures he needs to get some more sleep* 
jt
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~Coxy
Leader, Tactical Ops Unit
Australia
2822 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2002 : 18:40:08
I got the same package on Wednesday! Anyway, it doesn't need to be LOOONNNGGG shafted, but just fairly averagey length and with a narrowy shaft... if you get what I mean. You can't use a bit for recessed screws! ~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
00014 Macs liberated |
AnubisTTP
Junior Member
USA
308 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2002 : 05:48:09
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they're great for stabbing windows zealots and roasting marshmallows, (kinda the same thing, actually eg. wasting fluffheads! )
Maybe that is the type of thing Apple should make, like the case cracker, and the CRT discharge tool. I can see it now... Windows zealot jabbing tool Apple service part number 29801-4 AnubisTTP
68k Macintosh Liberation Army
Macs Liberated:15 |
maclover5
LC Doctor/Hot Rodder
Australia
5830 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2002 : 13:40:03
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they're great for stabbing windows zealots and roasting marshmallows, (kinda the same thing, actually eg. wasting fluffheads! )
Maybe that is the type of thing Apple should make, like the case cracker, and the CRT discharge tool. I can see it now... Windows zealot jabbing tool Apple service part number 29801-4 AnubisTTP
68k Macintosh Liberation Army
Macs Liberated:15
LOL iWish! iWant. -------------------------- Pizzabox LCs RULE!!!!!!! Warrior maclover5
68k Macintosh Liberation Army
Number of 68ks Liberated: 6!!! QFW68KPB Project SUCCESS!!!!! |
~Coxy
Leader, Tactical Ops Unit
Australia
2822 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2002 : 18:52:45
I'd like to see that! Ah, what I'd give for one.~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
00014 Macs liberated |
SiliconValleyPirate
Junior Member
United Kingdom
273 Posts |
Posted - 11 Apr 2002 : 16:29:15
I have to bung in a mention for a set of plastic hex adjusters for twidling the screen adjusters in CRTs. Very useful if you heen to horizontal adjust an SE/30. Also good for putting out Windows zealots' eyeballs - wipes clean --
Mark Benson Visit FlatPackMacs Online
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