deskthority

So I did some search on the forums for this information, but I have a hard time finding it. How do you mod the Unicomp replacement "frame" (101-key plastic barrel plate "frame") to fit an old (1985/86) Model M case? I have some tools including a rotary tool. This is the "frame" with the drainage ...

So I did more messing around with the keyboard. I did a "screw mod" using the procedure described by the user "modelf" on another thread. Board is assembled and we'll see how it does. If all else fails, I have acquired a known working replacement controller (it's made by IBM but not from 1985, I ...

Thank you for your insights. The board probably needs a tear down but I have prided myself in keeping it as "stock" as possible. After studying the matter further, I believe the issue is a grounding problem. So I took the keyboard apart and tightened the screw holding down the grounding wire--it was ...

Hello I am a lurker in the keyboard community. My main work is programming and I use equipment some would consider to be antiquated or obsolete. I do my work on old DOS and Windows machines and my keyboard is a 1985 Model M. After years of faithful service, the keyboard is experiencing some problems ...