Re: [gentoo-user] [TOT: Total offtopic]

Mark:

Thanks a lot!

\--
Meino



On 03/31 12:37, Elijah Mark Anderson wrote:
> Meino:
>
> I agree with Joost. Things like this are almost always due to a dirty
> keyboard. Carefully take it apart, and give it a thorough cleaning.
> In my experience cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol are your friends.
>
> If you need a stronger cleaner, or one that needs/has water, remove the PCB(s)
> and electronics first. Here's a guide on cleaning Model Ms specifically.
> https://learn.adafruit.com/convert-your-model-m-keyboard-to-bluetooth-with-bluefruit-ez-key-hid/how-to-clean-model-m-keyboard
>
> If the problem continues to occur, the next thing to check is probably the
> cable; make sure it's not frayed and in otherwise good condition. You can use
> a multimeter on resistance or continuity mode to check the continuity of the
> conductors (none of them are broken), and make sure none of the conductors are
> shorting/jumping to the others.
>
> Hope this helps!
> --
> Mark
>
> On Saturday, March 31, 2018 7:20:10 AM CDT J. Roeleveld wrote:
> > On March 31, 2018 10:40:13 AM UTC, tuxic@××××××.de wrote:
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >I am using a IBM model M with my Linux and I *LOVE IT* :)
> > >
> > >Unfortunately there seems to be a problem coming up:
> > >Pressing ENTER also triggers \ (key above ENTER) sometimes.
> > >Interestingly the ENTER is never missed. Either ENTER
> > >will be executed or ENTER\ ?
> > >
> > >Any idea what could be the reason for that?
> > >How can I try to fix that?
> > >
> > >Cheers
> > >Meino
> >
> > My first guess would be some dirt in the keyboard. (Assuming the keys are
> > physically next to each other)
> >
> > --
> > Joost