PDP-8/E Powersupply (was: Re: DEC PC04/PR8E Question)

You shouldn't really need to lubricate them. I assume you mean they are stiff to move? The line up of the front panel pcb, and the front fascia is quite tight, and it does take some time to get everyting lined up such that all the switches move easily. On my 8E and 8F machines for instance, the front panel card does not push fully down into the bus, but are slightly raised. It is one of those jobs where you need to leave everything loose, gently move the panels around until it lines up, and then screw it together with you third hand! Kevin -----Original Message----- From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org [mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Zane H. Healy Sent: 29 November 2001 00:16 To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org Subject: PDP-8/E Powersupply (was: Re: DEC PC04/PR8E Question) Also, is there anyway to 'lubricate' the switches on the front panel? Zane