saibotsu Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I recently bought an Atari 400 through ebay. The first time I booted it the keys 5, U, N and M didn't work. After I had used it a few times the keys 1-7, ctrl and E stopped working. Becaus of that I couldn't use the computer for anything so I stopped using it for a while. Then I tried again and all keys except 5, U, N and M (the ones that didn't work from the beginning) was working again so I started using it again, but the earlier mentioned keys stopped working again Is there any chance that it may be an easy problem that I can fix myself or should I buy a new keyboard? If I should buy a new keyboard, do you know any place I can do it at? Thank you very much for answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar897 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I'm having a similar problem but all of my keys are working except the shifts and control. I cleaned out the dust and unplugged and replugged the keyboard, but still same keys won't work. In another thread it was suggested I wipe the keys with VCR head cleaner, could be worth a try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNXGUY Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 My best friend had keyboard problems too and he replaced the keyboard which was easy and somewhat in cheap. try http://www.best-electronics-ca.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I have a few brand new Atari 400 keyboards for sale at $10 each plus shipping ($4 priority mail within the states). If interested, PM me. I just refurbed a 400 myself with a new keyboard, new RCA cable, and will be upgrading the memory to 48K. Will probably do a few of these and sell on my site. Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 The best thing to do is take the keyboard out and wipe the ribbon edge connector with VCR head-cleaning fluid. I've noticed that they have a habit of gathering corrosion, which is why certain groups of keys will intermittently drop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar897 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 The best thing to do is take the keyboard out and wipe the ribbon edge connector with VCR head-cleaning fluid. I've noticed that they have a habit of gathering corrosion, which is why certain groups of keys will intermittently drop out. 985907[/snapback] I'm going to have to try that. I always forget video cleaner when I go to the store! Also with my NES, a careful cleaning with rubbing alcohol with a q-tip helped to make the cartridges work better. I saw nothing wrong with the keyboard itself and I really don't want to put $10 into a computer like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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