DaeumYeog Repairs / 2026-03-12 22:39:47

Installing an Internal BlueSCSI

After all these experiments, and because the original mechanical hard disk of my NeXTStation failed, I decided to install an internal BlueSCSI. The photo also shows the new fan, a Noctua NF-A9 PWM, for near-perfect silence .

Disassembling, Cleaning, and Fixing the Keyboard

My NeXTStation ADB keyboard came "as is", which means that four keys weren't working, and it was pretty dirty . The "broken" keys were 8 in the top row, d and j in the middle row, and 0 in the num pad. Below, I show how to disassemble, clean, and fix this keyboard!

The NeXTStation ADB keyboard uses Alps SKCM black key switches. I found a blueprint on eBay (of all places!) of these switches and a video on YouTube by Chyrosan22 that explains how to disassemble and clean one of these switches.