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Apple IIe: Keyboard typing random letters/numbers and repeats?

Mon, 29 May 2023 03:24:59 -0700

I’m working on an vintage apple iie, and I’ve encountered 1 snag that I cannot figure out. The keyboard works, yet no matter what keys are pressed, it only ever types k,y,x,1,3,:,/, etc. What do I need to fix in order to get it typing properly again?

⟐ Commented May 29, 2023 at 3:24 MST

Apple IIe: What do I need to run floppy

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:41:56 -0700

My apple 2e i just got did not come with anything installed. What cards do i need to run a floppy disk?

⟐ Answer edited September 03, 2022 at 12:41 MST

Apple IIe: Apple iie doesn't power up when floppy disk drive is connected

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:34:59 -0700

Without floppy disk drive connected,computer powers up,no beep,and it seems ok,

I did a system test,on the screen appeared system ok.I connected the floppy drive while machine was on and the floppy started spinning,reads the disk.

When floppy disk drive is connected to the controller card and I try to power up the system,nothing happens,not even power up light is on.Thank you in advance!

⟐ Answer edited August 06, 2021 at 1:34 MST

Apple IIe: Reset hard or soft?

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:11:21 -0700

If my Apple IIe resets the video garbage on the screen doesn’t this mean my computer program is working as it must be looking at the keyboard to know I’ve hit alt reset?

Logically if the computer wasn’t following its program it wouldn’t be able to know which keys I’ve hit?

⟐ Commented June 24, 2020 at 7:11 MST

Apple IIe: No video is displayed

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:47:14 -0700

When I power on my computer it makes the normal startup sound. If I press any letters and press enter it beeps again (syntax error) meaning it is working as intended. But the only thing wrong is that when it’s on the display shows no video. It’s sending out signals to the TV because when I turn the computer on the TV brightens. I wonder what should I do first.

⟐ Answer accepted March 14, 2020 at 11:47 MST

Apple IIe: Can I dish-wash my keyboard

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:02:12 -0700

I’m going to keep this short. My dog peed on this vintage keyboard and now the keys are

really stuck. Can i stick it in the dishwasher without any keys?

⟐ Answer accepted March 14, 2020 at 11:02 MST

Apple IIe: Can I dish-wash my keyboard?

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:30:32 -0700

I want to use cascade platinum and a dishwasher to clean my apple 2e keyboard.

what steps should I take

Is this safe?

And is so, can I do it with the motherboard?

⟐ Commented September 22, 2019 at 20:30 MST