1993 IBM model M (52G9700) Made by Lexmark 11-NOV-93

Description

part# 52G9700
serial# 6112747
date 11-NOV-93 (22 years old)
condition keyboard is used condition, fully cleaned and restored.
origin Manufactured for IBM by Lexmark Made in the USA
IBM logo dark blue text on dark gray
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)
cable attached, coiled cable, ps/2 connector
key caps removable (one piece key stem integrated into key cap)
key switches clicky (buckling spring)
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.  Any missing 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.

Coil in keyboard cable slightly stretched, where the cable meets the ps/2 connector, cracks in plastic sheathing exposing shielding, but cable and keyboard works as designed and tested as fully functional.

comments This keyboard is tested to work 100%

Additional information

Weight 8 lbs
Dimensions 24 × 12 × 3 in