gksonnier Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I recently found an Atari 800 lot locally. I bought the computer with a 1050 drive, tape drive, and a lot of software. The computer was really dirty, but I was able to get it cleaned up and working for the most part. The only thing not working on the computer are two keys on the keyboard. This keyboard is the stackpole version with yellow plungers. The plungers are cracked, and the contacts also have issues. I think I can de-solder the contacts and repair one, but the other two contacts are beyond repair. I have already checked with best electronics, they no longer have the plungers available. Wanted to see if anyone here had suggestions on finding either parts or a replacement keyboard. Replacement can have missing/no keys. I think I can rebuild what I have provided I can find the parts. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! I am new to this forum. I haven't had an Atari 800 for many years. I really hope I can get this one going again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Can you post pictures of the broken parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I can't help with your keyboard but hopefully somebody else here can. Just a welcome and a request that you look at your software and see if any of it could be archived if it is rare. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Yes the yellow plungers are known to crack on the 800's for being too thin. I'm sure someone here or in the http://atariage.com/forums/forum/6-buy-sell-and-trade/forum can help you. May take a while to find what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gksonnier Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 I have found a replacement keyboard. Thanks to all who responded! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Sage Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 May I ask about the replacement? Where did you find one? Thanks! Looking for an Atari 800 HI-TEK replacement keyboard... Thanks! Jim Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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