OP1 Keyboard Failure Findings
Like many op1 og owners, I’ve been having gradually worse issues with keys retriggering, or not working at all as the device ages. I tore down the ribbon cable, and found the core issue. TE uses silver traces with a binding agent. This binding agent, over time, deteriorates, turning the hardened traces into a loose putty that is easily smudged through normal use.
Wouldn’t be the biggest deal, except that TE also has stopped supplying replacement parts for what is clearly a part with a shelf life. Hoping to get some visibility on this, and see if somone from TE can chime in with a response.
u/Usual-Purchase — 23 hours ago