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Danr
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:33 pm Post subject: Grease for M1 keys |
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Hi
I'm in the middle of cleaning up an M1 keyboard for someone which has a few sticking black keys.
I have removed one to clean it and need to replace the white grease but not too sure what type it is or where to get it.
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voip Platinum Member
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Danr
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Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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That's great, thanks,
I was thinking of maybe getting a small tube of silicon grease as it's not harmful to plastics.
Only need a very small amount. |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Silcon grease has the wrong consistency. It would make the key action extremely sluggish, and the keys not very nice to play.
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Danr
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I see,thanks.
Best use the right stuff. |
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synthjoe Platinum Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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I'm fairly sure that silicone grease comes in a wide range of densities, so pretty sure you can find one to your need. Ask a specialist - if they have more than a few types, then they likely know what they're talking about. Take the softest in a small quantity and give it a try... Wipe off if it doesn't work and try another. |
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Danr
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:30 pm Post subject: althogh it's a |
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Thanks for the reply.
The keyboard's done now and has been returned to the owner. Given more time I would have looked around for an alternative as the Yamaha grease is
quite expensive.
P&P was the same cost as the grease even though it's a very small tub. |
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