What does that mean?I think he's trying to say the bottom doesn't look right?
What does that mean?I think he's trying to say the bottom doesn't look right?
Yea - looked like the bottom of the case is missing, maybe they are supposed to look like that? :D
but seriously - how has this not sold?
I'm not a fan of the battleships, but seriously - how has this not sold?
It's lost it's underpanties O.O
The shipping makes if a little harder to swallow, but a nice one with all its key caps (especially the difficult 13-24 row) for under $100 is a deal.
Even if some of those bottom marks are scratches, the labels are quite well preserved.
I always mask the label and paint the bottom pan anyway.
surprised by how light the spacebar is, compared to the one on the XT!
and there it is..!
glad this site has some guides on restoring these things. gonna take me a while to revive it, but it will be fun!
plate needs work.. bit scared to look at the foam ;p
surprised by how light the spacebar is, compared to the one on the XT!
Have you tried lubing your XT's spacebar? That can make quite a difference. Just be sure to use a non-petroleum-based lube that won't attack plastic.
Thank you for the heads-up on the space bar. I didn't realize the mechanism was much different since Unicomp lists the same space bar for Ms and 122s.Have you tried lubing your XT's spacebar? That can make quite a difference. Just be sure to use a non-petroleum-based lube that won't attack plastic.
DO NOT TRY THIS.
From a general standpoint lubing buckling spring switches is a bad idea. It's simply not needed and can attract dirt and make it feel worse.
More importantly, an XT spacebar does not pop out like the spacebar on an M. It's an internal wire setup that you are going to have a hell of a time getting back on if you remove it, including the need to disassemble the board.
I didn't realize the mechanism was much different since Unicomp lists the same space bar for Ms and 122s.
Congratulations! Nice deal. It'll be fun to see this once you've had a chance to clean it up.
And was I right—when you opened the box, did you behold this major KB with awe? And how are your plans for a bigger desk going :?)
If it's at all deteriorated, you shouldn't hesitate to make yourself a new one from a craft-store foam sheet. They're quite cheap, easy to work with, and you'll even get your choice of color. (You' won't be able to see it, but you'll know it's in there, being colorful!)
"frosting"
Congrats! Does the space bar still click? I'd take the space bar off and re-seat it. I've had an M or two feel weird like that and just removing and replacing did the trick. :thumb:
glad this site has some guides on restoring these things.
Thank you for the clarification! Glad he didn't follow my advice and remove it. :eek:I didn't realize the mechanism was much different since Unicomp lists the same space bar for Ms and 122s.
Standard IBM M, SSK, and M-122 all use the same space bar. F-122 uses a spacebar of the same dimension, but the stabilizer wire is smaller and thinner gauge.
F AT and F XT use huge long spacebars with a bizarre "under-carriage" that locks in through the back side of the front plate. Keeping the pivot plate (aka flipper) in position while reassembling is quite tricky. I use a weighted thread and pull it out later.