Name: 1991 IBM model M (1391401) Made by IBM 08-15-91
Brand: IBM
SKU: 7232769
Price: 230.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

part#	1391401
serial#	7232769
date	08-15-91 (35 years old)
IBM logo	black logo on white background

cable	removable SDL, coiled long cable, ps/2 connector (used, extra long)
key caps	removable (two piece, key stem + key cap)
key switches	clicky = buckling spring
	Designed when “real” typing on a quality keyboard was a required skill to use a $4000 IBM personal computer. PC Mag link (pre-dates the then new mouse-click and graphical user interface operating system later to be known as Microsoft Windows 3.1 and 95)
condition	Keyboard pre-selected as good candidate and passed initial testing to confirm mechanical condition. Upper keyboard case disassembled and individual 101 keys have been removed and fully cleaned by hand. Inspection of interior plate. All 56 plastic rivets drilled out and replaced with M2 precision screws to restore internal integrity. Interior plate vacuumed to remove foreign debris. Keyboard re-assembled and re-tested post-cleaning. Individual photography of rear label. Photo gallery of typical restoration workflow.
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comments	This keyboard is tested to work 100%. The keyboard assembly has been confirmed to be in functional, operational condition.
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