Got an old IBM Model M keyboard

Turkey · January 02, 2016, 04:49:57 PM

Just got done cleaning it.

Before:

Spoiler

Took the caps and keys off and soaked them in soap and hot water for an hour while I cleaned beneath them with q-tips and rubbing alcohol.

After:

Better than a Cherry.

Jim · January 02, 2016, 04:51:30 PM

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Jim · January 02, 2016, 04:52:24 PM

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Turkey · January 02, 2016, 04:53:53 PM

Quote from: Jim on January 02, 2016, 04:52:24 PM

Lmao I remember using one of those at my grandma's house

You should've taken it because restored ones go for $100+ on eBay.

Jim · January 02, 2016, 04:54:48 PM

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Kiwicake · January 02, 2016, 04:55:57 PM

You're ready to be an Esports player

Keyboards sure have come a long way

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FatherlyNick - fuck putin · January 02, 2016, 05:35:19 PM

MFW I start working at IBM next week.

I'll let you know if they are still using those keyboards.

Elai · January 02, 2016, 10:31:39 PM

I'd be so scared to do something like that. Feel like I'd screw it up.

Girl of Mystery · January 02, 2016, 10:38:03 PM

Quote from: Eli on January 02, 2016, 10:31:39 PM

I'd be so scared to do something like that. Feel like I'd screw it up.

how do you screw up wiping down a keyboard?

Dopameme · January 02, 2016, 10:40:39 PM

Quote from: FatherlyNick on January 02, 2016, 05:35:19 PM

MFW I start working at IBM next week.

I'll let you know if they are still using those keyboards.

ayy my older brother works for IBM too, tell him i said he's a faggot

January 02, 2016, 10:43:02 PM

Quote from: Jim on January 02, 2016, 04:54:48 PM

Quote from: Auld Lang Turkey on January 02, 2016, 04:53:53 PM
Quote from: Jim on January 02, 2016, 04:52:24 PM
Lmao I remember using one of those at my grandma's house

You should've taken it because restored ones go for $100+ on eBay.
Oops

Oh fuck, my grandfather has about five in the old shop.

BRB making bank

Elai · January 02, 2016, 10:48:31 PM

Quote from: Lemnator on January 02, 2016, 10:38:03 PM

Quote from: Eli on January 02, 2016, 10:31:39 PM
I'd be so scared to do something like that. Feel like I'd screw it up.
how do you screw up wiping down a keyboard?

He just said he took off all the keys, soaked them in soap and used alcohol to rub down the caps...

I feel like I'd fuck up and not be able to put the keys back in or something. It's like everytime I try to fix my controller, I take it apart and I can never put it back together.

Dietrich Six · January 03, 2016, 09:08:03 AM

Lol why would anyone want those shit keyboards?

Turkey · January 03, 2016, 10:10:29 AM

Quote from: Dietrich Six on January 03, 2016, 09:08:03 AM

Lol why would anyone want those shit keyboards?

Because mechanical keyboards are popular these days, and the model M is really durable and fun to type on.

XSEAN · January 03, 2016, 01:21:27 PM

Had those in my elementary school

nͫiͤcͫeͤ · January 03, 2016, 02:41:01 PM

memechanical keyboards

TB · January 03, 2016, 06:31:15 PM

Ahh the good old days.

Korra · January 03, 2016, 06:33:10 PM

Old but not obsolete.