[Coco] [Color Computer] keyboard problems

[Jan Vanden Bossche]

Hallo,

This is the mailing list for the Tandy Color Computer, and you have a Tandy
1000 TL/2. 
The 1000 TL/2 is an almost complete PC-comatible, the Color Computer is not,
absolutely not. We're talking different things here.

Anyway, the solution to your  problem is simple though. Find another
keyboard. But not just any type: you need a standard PC keyboard with:
1. a 5-pin DIN-plug, not a small PS/2 type
2. an XT/AT switch (any form) that you can set to XT-position
These keyboards are old, so you'll have to find a thrift store or a place
for second-hand computers.
Never mind that the keyboard plug has only 5 pins, it fits and it works.

If you don't find it, there's one other thing you can do:
Submerge your keyboard in the purest water you can find, to get of excess
coffee. Then rince it under a lot of running water. Let it dry THOUROUGLY. 
It might work again, no guarantees there, but you do have a chance.


Good luck, and look for the Tandy1000 group in yahoo groups, the next time
you ask questions.

Oh yes: don't eat or drink in the vicinity of your computer. ;)


Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus
Jan-80


-----Original Message-----
From: ColorComputer at yahoogroups.com [mailto:ColorComputer at yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of offitzer
Sent: 07 January 2007 06:02
To: ColorComputer at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Color Computer] keyboard problems


After 20 years of reliable service, a large cup of coffee did me in big 
time. I have a 1000 TL/2, that up until today, boots up just fine (with 
an occaisional slap on the side when the hard drive sticks)and has 
never let me down. My keyboard smells like 7/11 Irish creme. I believe 
it is beyond repair. Does anyone know where I can get one, or is this 
one of the dumbest questions posted on this site in a while??!? My 
entire customer data base for 23 years is in this thing and I can't get 
to it. Also, any ideas on how to extract an old PC FILE program into 
something a little more modern? Please help. David


 

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