So, I've obtained a rather well-worn HP 32s (case isn't scratched up, but there's definite wear in the texturing on the edges, and the paint is worn off the metal faceplate around the display bezel and in a few other places). This one was made in the USA in 1988, and all the keys still click properly, but the top row and right column don't register unless you press down below the LCD (I understand the keyboard contacts are located here). I can probably fix this, I've read old posts on here where people have gotten success by adding some paper/tape/whatever behind the rubber strip that presses the keyboard connector onto the PCB, but I'm wondering:
Is the process described in "Pioneer Internals" involving drilling the top 4 heat stakes the best way to disassemble it?
Can I possibly repaint the damaged areas of the faceplate without it looking cheesy?
I don't care *that* much about the cosmetics, I bought it to use, as I need something smaller than my 48G to carry with me.