Dell KB216
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| Model no. | KB216 |
|---|---|
| Part number | Various |
| Branding | Dell |
| Manufacturer | Silitek |
| Layouts | ISO, ANSI |
| Keyswitches | Rubber dome |
| Keycaps | Pad-printed chiclet |
| Interface | USB |
| Introduced | 2016? |
| Supersedes | Dell KB212 |
Dell KB216 is a model of keyboard shipped by Dell with their OptiPlex computers. This version has chiclet keys.
Contents
Description
The layout is non-standard. There are two Fn keys: one between the Ctrl and Windows keys on the left, and one in place of the right Windows key. Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break are moved to the Fn layer of Insert/Home/Page Up, freeing up those key positions for mute, reduce volume and increase volume respectively. Fn+F9–F12 provides search, previous track, play/pause and next track. Fn+F1 is sleep, and Fn+Esc is marked with a padlock.
The legends are pad printed with prominent selective image coatings, and the Fn layer legends are in bright blue ink. The top row (Esc/function keys) uses reduced size keycaps compared to the rest of the keyboard.
The Silitek version has a fairly mushy feel. There should be a second source of this model, but it has yet to be identified.
Variants
| Dell part | Dell model | Variant | OEM model |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0RX6RM | KB216-BK-UK | Black, UK English | KB216t (externally), SK8123 (internally) |
Gallery
Silitek KB216t UK ISO
July 2016 example
Top
Box
Korea Certification details
Box label
November 2016 example
The PCB in this instance was supplied by Leo Electronics Inc (UL File Number E108570). PCB production date was the 42nd week 2016. The PCB also bears the date 2014-12-26.
Silitek model inscription
Dell label
Keycaps, domes and stabilisers
Keycap undersides and keycap slots
Controller assembly
Controller PCB, top
Controller PCB, bottom
Membrane markings
Membrane detail
