IBM Model M keyboard spares

[Patrick Finnegan]

On Wednesday 06 August 2008, Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> Patrick Finnegan wrote:
> > On Wednesday 06 August 2008, Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> >> Chuck Guzis wrote:
> >>> On 6 Aug 2008 at 15:10, Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
> >>>> The Model M came out *waay* after the PC.  The 84-key is the one
> >>>> for the PC.  I don't think the Model M is even compatible with
> >>>> the PC.
> >>>
> >>> PC AT 5170, yes--PC 5150, no--I tried it.  Different protocol.
> >>
> >> Even on the AT, the protocol works, but you need a cable adapter.
> >>
> >> Peace...  Sridhar
> >
> > Maybe.
> >
> > I have one or two detachable Model-M cables that have a DIN-5
> > connector instead of a MiniDIN-6.  Just don't ask me to try and
> > find them. :)
>
> I have a few IBM 101-key keyboards that have detachable cords, and
> the DIN-5 connector, but they're not Model Ms.
>
> They have completely different part numbers and stiffer key feel. 
> They also have older square IBM logos.
>
> Peace...  Sridhar

But, the cables fit and work with Model M's.

Thus, you don't need a cable adapter.  (The keyboards and cables store 
better when the cable is detached from the keyboard anyhow.)

Pat
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