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Offline coollettuce

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I just received my first Model M!
« on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:01:27 »
Wow, this keyboard is amazing! The keyfeel is so light, and it looks brand new.

The one I got looks to be in very good condition. Mine is a 52G9658 made in September of 1993. To my surprise it has removable key caps. I know this isn't the best model m, but it seems damn nice to me.

Now, can any one point me in the directions of a disassembly tutorial so I can inspect the innards?

Mine is one from this thread, but I actually had my eye on it before ever seeing the thread. For $21 shipped, it can't be beat.

Pictures (sorry about the quality):









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Offline itlnstln

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:02:45 »
Congratulations! Enjoy.
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:09:02 »
looks nice and clean, great price. "chunka chunka".
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Offline watduzhkstand4

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:12:15 »
nice board! Clean and everything looks to be good.
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« Reply #4 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:32:57 »
Is that one of those with drainage channels?
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« Reply #5 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:39:39 »
If it's from 1993 then I believe it has drainage channels and is manufactured by Lexmark Intl.

Looks kind of funny with a flat panel display.
« Last Edit: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:44:16 by microsoft windows »
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Offline coollettuce

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:53:02 »
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Is that one of those with drainage channels?

How can I tell if it does?
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:53:02 »
yea, the 'my model m rules' debate doesnt matter in the least, mostly because we all know my model m rules. :)  I mean come on, gray logo, case closed.
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #8 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:53:38 »
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How can I tell if it does?


1. open can of coke
2. pour can of coke directly on keyboard

check if its working.
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #9 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 15:55:57 »
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1. open can of coke
2. pour can of coke directly on keyboard

check if its working.


(alternately, though a much less suspense-filled method, you could see if it has these holes on the bottom:)
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Offline coollettuce

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« Reply #10 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:02:38 »
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(alternately, though a much less suspense-filled method, you could see if it has these holes on the bottom:)

Yep, I've got em.
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:04:57 »
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Yep, I've got em.


cool beans :)
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Offline coollettuce

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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:03:27 »
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How drainage holes can be useful is demonstrated here by a keyboard lacking those.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMCAp5pnFM

Wow, Veronica Belmont isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. Run it under water? That seemed like a good idea to her?
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #13 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:05:54 »
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Wow, Veronica Belmont isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. Run it under water? That seemed like a good idea to her?


not the sharpest, but probably the cutest ;)
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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:10:51 »
Quote from: microsoft windows;100261
Looks kind of funny with a flat panel display.

Actually it's not so much the monitor but the whole environment. The board certainly stands out more than on my desk.
Quote from: webwit;100269
How drainage holes can be useful is demonstrated here by a keyboard lacking those.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMCAp5pnFM

*giggle*
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:16:40 »
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Not even close.


lol, while ellie is quite boobalicious, I think i'd still vote for ms belmont ;D  She's got better posture, for one thing!
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Offline coollettuce

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:19:22 »
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Actually it's not so much the monitor but the whole environment. The board certainly stands out more than on my desk.

*giggle*

What are you trying to say? :lol:

I was thinking my bottle of Benadryl was standing out in the picture, not the keyboard. :biggrin1:
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:24:10 »
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I'm not sure what that last video was about, my focus is drifting all the time, but she brought some pretty good points forward.


oooooh, thats bad ;)

ms belmont's presentation on the other hand raised my interest and contributed to my personal growth.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 17:26:49 »
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Looks kind of funny with a flat panel display.


IBM obviously didn't think so.

An IBM 3290 terminal, with a monochrome plasma display.
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 19:27:24 »
top 10 hottest women in tech
although they clearly dont know what they're doing cuz they dont have veronica in the top spot (#6?!)
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Offline watduzhkstand4

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« Reply #20 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 19:31:11 »
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top 10 hottest women in tech
although they clearly dont know what they're doing cuz they dont have veronica in the top spot (#6?!)


Veronica Belmont that is, correct? She is freakin bangin and she knows what she's talking about.
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Offline ch_123

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« Reply #21 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 19:39:16 »
I think the list could be made more accurate by flipping the order :P Although number three is quite hot...
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Offline wellington1869

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« Reply #22 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 19:49:44 »
amazing ladies all. but like fine ferraris, I doubt i could afford their high maintenance ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4TOR7856d4
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« Reply #23 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 20:15:37 »
Quote from: webwit;100269
How drainage holes can be useful is demonstrated here by a keyboard lacking those.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMCAp5pnFM

Yuck...she uses a Crapple keyboard. They might look good but they're pieces of junk with sticky keys.

I hate Macintrashes...
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Offline Xuan

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« Reply #24 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 22:30:48 »
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After I finished my drop tests in order to prove the rivet design fail, I'll proceed to test my Model M collection by spilling coffee over the boards and carefully examine and describe the way they handle the liquid.


Please, share the results, don't forget to compare them with the ones you'll get with your datahand, HHK2 and Filco.
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Offline bitflipper

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« Reply #25 on: Tue, 30 June 2009, 22:36:55 »
....a real tech girl.
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