Name: 1996 IBM model M (51G8572) Manufactured by IBM UK 11-12-96 with RS/6000 speaker
Brand: lexmark
SKU: 2000243
Price: 210.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

part#	51G8572
serial#	2000243
date	11-12-96 (29 years old)
IBM logo	blue logo on gray background
condition	keyboard is used equipment
origin	Manufactured by IBM United Kingdom
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
	keyboard is used equipment.
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.
comments	This keyboard is tested to work 100%. The keyboard assembly has been confirmed to be in functional, operational condition.
comments	All 56 plastic rivets have been expertly replaced with M2 screws for ensure for a tight and crisp keyboard feel. Keyboard was originally used on IBM RS/6000 and is fully PC compatible. Speaker was used for IBM RS/6000 functions.
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