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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: microsoft windows on Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:16:43

Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:16:43
A while ago, I picked an IBM M5-2 keyboard out of the trash since I liked the trackball. I use it on my main computer every day. However, one thing that's a little annoying at times is the fact that it's missing two key-caps: one on the Esc key and another on the I key. I was able to find a place where they have a cap for the I key but I just can't find anyone with a cap for the Esc key. Does anyone know where I can find an Esc key cap? It's not that big of a deal but it'll just look and feel a tad better with all the key-caps intact.
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: itlnstln on Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:19:08
Unicomp should be able to help.  If not, I have had luck in the past getting some keycaps from clickykeyboards.com.
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: ch_123 on Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:21:37
Considering Unicomp make custom coloured keys, they might be able to make you a red one =P
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: wellington1869 on Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:28:56
Quote from: ch_123;100275
Considering Unicomp make custom coloured keys, they might be able to make you a red one =P


if anyone does that, let us know how much it cost!
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: GreeN on Tue, 30 June 2009, 16:32:39
It's almost as if clickykeyboards read your post before offering their services (http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/10191) on this one

Are these boards often being thrown in the bin in the US? :P
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: microsoft windows on Tue, 30 June 2009, 20:11:25
I've gone on clickykeyboards.com and have found they have an "I" key for sale but have run out of Esc keys.

I've never tried contacting Unicomp though...I bet they won't have much trouble conjuring up an extra generic Esc cap. Thanks for the idea!
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: watduzhkstand4 on Tue, 30 June 2009, 20:18:10
Contact Unicomp. They have super nice customer service =]
Title: Where can I find an Esc key cap?
Post by: Xuan on Tue, 30 June 2009, 22:10:55
Quote from: microsoft windows;100338
I've gone on clickykeyboards.com and have found they have an "I" key for sale but have run out of Esc keys.

I've never tried contacting Unicomp though...I bet they won't have much trouble conjuring up an extra generic Esc cap. Thanks for the idea!


They sell the whole set for $20.

Also, in the link posted above, aren't the fonts to near of the border to be M keys? (at least comparing mine)