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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: schwarzeaugen on Sun, 23 April 2017, 07:44:28

Title: Question about IBM Keyboard
Post by: schwarzeaugen on Sun, 23 April 2017, 07:44:28

Hi everyone.
I'm new in here and I want to ask a question about an IBM keyboard. Can you give me information about this keyboard ?(Model, switch type and worth etc...)

(http://i.hizliresim.com/kbav6q.jpg)

Title: Re: Question about IBM Keyboard
Post by: Tactile on Sun, 23 April 2017, 07:51:25

That's a Model M2. It might be buckling spring or it might be rubber dome. No way to know more without seeing the label on the bottom.

Title: Re: Question about IBM Keyboard
Post by: schwarzeaugen on Sun, 23 April 2017, 08:49:21

Quote from: Tactile on Sun, 23 April 2017, 07:51:25

That's a Model M2. It might be buckling spring or it might be rubber dome. No way to know more without seeing the label on the bottom.

Thank you for your answer. In any case (rubber dome or buckling spring) is it worth 20$?

Title: Re: Question about IBM Keyboard
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 23 April 2017, 09:01:35

Rubber dome model numbers start with "7" and that is true throughout the M family.

If the keyboard is not working, it is probably due to a couple of capacitors that can be replaced for $5.

Some people really like these and prices can go up to $50, but $20 (including shipping) would be a good buy for a complete working one whose number does not start with "7" in that case it is worth less.