DaeumYeog Repairs / 2026-03-13 22:19:36
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 for these switches on eBay and a video on YouTube by Chyrosran22 that explains how to disassemble and clean one of them.
Taking Care of the Keyboard
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The keyboard before cleaning doesn't look bad, but wait to see inside  . |
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The back of the keyboard with its serial number, ABP1717723. |
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The keyboard without its top cover. |
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Zoom in on the connectors: the cable to the monitor and the connector for the mouse. |
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The flat cable for the mouse connector is actually pretty long and folded under the keyboard place. |
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