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Converted Zenith Z-150 XT

A Zenith Z-150 XT brought back to life by theguth.

KBD.news
Published May 14, 2021

SKCL Alps green switches. The PCB was in great shape, but the DIN connector was a problem. theguth wanted to keep the chunky cable so he built an external converter.

Before the paint job the steel backplate and the upper plastic case were removed.

To soften the glue, holding the metal badge on, a heat gun was used in low.

After throughout cleaning the case was spray painted with Krylon fusion (espresso). The paint cured for a few days before reassembly – it seems to be bonded well.

Gallery: https://imgur.com/gallery/EwMe5qe

Published on Fri 14th May 2021. Featured in KBD #26 (source).

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