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geekhack Community => Keyboard Keycaps => Topic started by: 5.6 on Tue, 16 October 2018, 02:15:28

Title: IBM Model M Key Cap Question
Post by: 5.6 on Tue, 16 October 2018, 02:15:28

Does anyone here have experience with using Unicomp key caps on an IBM M?  I have a 1997 made in Scotland IBM M and I’m missing two key caps.  I am wondering whether or not the colour of some new Unicomp key caps will match my 21 year old IBM.  Any insight will be appreciated.

Title: Re: IBM Model M Key Cap Question
Post by: SilenceGoo on Tue, 16 October 2018, 04:57:09

In my opinion, there must be some difference between the Unicomp caps and the originals even for the same color.

Title: Re: IBM Model M Key Cap Question
Post by: 5.6 on Fri, 19 October 2018, 23:22:50

That was my thinking as well. 

I suspect though that Unicomp may be my only realistic option though.  Brandon at clickeykeyboards is out of stock and in fact is waiting for stock for one of the keys I need so that he can repair some keyboards.