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I have also found that pulling the key cap and replacing it, solves a lot of problems. If, and only if that doesn't resolve the issue, then contact Unicomp. I had a problem with my bolt-modded Model M keyboard. I followed their instructions to send them my keyboard along with a $35.00...

Hi folks: It's been a while since I have felt the need for any help with my computers, and to be honest, I have doubts that anyone here can do much with this issue any way. I own a Compaq Portable 1, manufactured in 1983 as the first IBM clone. The computer is in great physical condition...

As a vintage computer collector and user, I sometimes need a 'tweener" computer to write floppy disks for other computers. In this case, I have a Compaq Presario 5304 desktop/minitower computer. I want to add a 5 1/4" 360 K DSDD floppy drive to it so that I can create program and game disks for...

I just read your post on this thread and amm curious about something. Is the pinging you hear on the model M from the steal plate inside? And does the Unicomp board have the same plate or is it made of plastic? I am wondering because I just got my model M about 2 weeks ago. I went through a...

One of the neat things about these keyboards is the longevity. From whay I hear, the Unicomp is just not the same keyboard. Sure, they still use the same keyswitches (according to their site), but the just don't have the same "feel". I can't place the difference though. I do have a solution...