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Typewriter won't type

My typewriter won't type. When I turn it on, it beeps several times and the 1 and 2 line space lights flash. I've tried cleaning it with a can of air, but that didn't seem to help. I noticed 2 AA batteries on the right side of the machine and wonder if possibly these batteries need to be changed. I never noticed them before and have no idea what they're there for. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Marianne Page

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Yes, those batteries do need to be changed. They are probably corroded. clean up all he corrosion, reinstall the batteries and give it a try!

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All of the lights need to be flashing if the batteries are dead. Any other combination means either the keyboard , power supply or main logic board is bad.

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