> I had to take it apart completely, and clean it thoroughly with > something like methyl/isopropyl alcohol Fussy ;-) I take mine apart every few months and throw the bits in the sink with a little dishwashing liquid. No bother, 1/2 a dozen screws, a scrub with a nail brush, rinse under the hot tap, good as new. I'd be on my Nth keyboard otherwise Joe * * ********** Quality PIC programmers http://www.embedinc.com/products/index.htm --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .