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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Pixel_Outlaw on Mon, 17 May 2010, 11:23:07

Title: Anyone ever see a plug like this?
Post by: Pixel_Outlaw on Mon, 17 May 2010, 11:23:07

I saw this on a listing for a Model M. I'm not sure if it is broken or simply some antiquated pin arrangement. From what I can tell it has two pins that are not used a ground and a power pin. It doesn't look like it has missing pins but the picture is a bit blurry.


(http://a763.g.akamai.net/7/763/1644/1/app.infopia.com/img/image/fp/VPID/8602509/extra/2)


I guess it might be possible to cut the plug off and connect it to a new one.

Title: Anyone ever see a plug like this?
Post by: In Stereo! on Mon, 17 May 2010, 11:41:14

There is nothing wrong with this connector and there is no need in removing it and soldering a new one.

Most of the PS/2 connectors, come with all the pins, but these right here are the only ones used. Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS/2_connector) you can find the pinout.

edit: Oh, now I see I've been looking upside down. :)

Title: Anyone ever see a plug like this?
Post by: HaaTa on Mon, 17 May 2010, 11:42:18

*Edited Out, I need to sleep*

Title: Anyone ever see a plug like this?
Post by: Pixel_Outlaw on Mon, 17 May 2010, 15:12:26

Thanks, I just had a Lexmark Model M and it had all 6 pins so I'm glad you could assist me.