IBM 6580 User Manual

Fly Plate Replacement (Type. A only)
Reinstalling a disconnected fly plate
in a key module is not recommended.
If replacement is necessary because a
new
key module is not available,
inspect: the fly plat:e to ensure the
connection is not loose between the
spring and fly plate and that the fly
plat~ is not damaged.
1. Disassemble the keyboard (see Pad
Card Removal)
2. Remove the key module (see Key
Module
Removal).
3. Form the spring on the fly plate
so there is 12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
between the ends of the spring
O.
4. Tape the key stem down as shown
e.
Metric I
5. Hold t~e key module and fly plate
as shown, line up the ends of the
fly plate spring with the tips of
the flat spring attached to the
key stem.
6. Insert a small stylus or straight-
ened paper clip thrqugh one of the
access· holes i~ the ~ey module
•••
7. Pu~h the tip of the flat spring up
on the inside of the fly plate
spring 0 .
8.
Move the flat spring down
until
the tab drops into the opening of
the fly plate spring
O.
9.
Attach the other
end of the spring
in the
same way.
10.
Carefully
remove the
tape
holding
the key stem.
11. Check the key stem insert for
taper in the center opening and
form if necessary O.
correct. •
~.
12. Install the key module in the key
assembly frame.
13. Reassemble keyboard and replace
the keybutton.
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IBM 6580 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	6580
Category	Desktop
Language	English