How to Replace a Key Cap and Plunger on a Commodore 128

So I must admit. I've not done a whole lot of work with Commodore 128's but have always wanted to learn more about them. I purchased this 128 on eBay and the only thing wrong with it that I know of is that its missing 3 Function keys. So in this video I'll take apart a C128 and replace a broken plunger and add a missing key.

=============== Contents ==============
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Back Story
02:40 - The Donor Keyboard
03:50 - Removing the Donor Keyboard PCB
08:47 - The Recipient C128
09:00 - C128 Disassembly
10:40 - Removing the Recipient Keyboard PCB
12:30 - Replacing the Plunger
13:05 - Keyboard PCB Re-Assembly
14:12 - Installing the New Button
14:42 - Case Re-Assembly
17:00 - Finished Product
17:39 - Outro

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