SCI Pro-One Tutorial

 

How to install new bushings on a Pro-One

We recently installed new bushings on a Pro-One and thought we would share our experience with everyone here in pictures. The process took roughly 1-2 hours, but was well worth it!

This Pro-One is a J-Wire keyboard. This technique also works with the membrane keyboard Pro-Ones.

 

SCI Pro-One

First Take the wood Sides off

As you lift the top up, be careful to not damage the ribbon cable. Remove ribbon as necessary.

Top removed

Top off, another view

Keys, before bushings removed

Another view of keys pre-bushing removal

Notice the four screws that need to be removed to remove the keybed

Keybed removed

Cutting off an old bushing

 

Another view of cutting a dead bushing

Look at the way the old bushing crumbles

Removing another dead bushing

...and another.

Shake out bushing pieces after cutting all off

Mmmm, bushing fragments...

New bushing sliding into place

A screwdriver can help apply the new bushing.

New bushing now on and in place

Close-up of new bushing in place

Continue applying bushings until all keys complete!

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