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    Only slightly used IBM Model M registering but not working

    Thanks. I'm forever going to remember to let it dry, I think. I'm a bit afraid of dealing with the rivets but there must be the first time at some point. One tip I got from my step-father was to treat the caps with a toothbrush and paste, which I did after the dishwash bath. Hmm... Maybe...
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    Only slightly used IBM Model M registering but not working

    Thank you. :) It seems the 'board might work, if not on PS/2 then at least via USB. I've just plugged it via a USB converter with success. Initially, a stream of minus signs came in but stopped eventually, then the two keys I had put back on both worked. I should probably put all the keys...
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    Only slightly used IBM Model M registering but not working

    The keyboard came with a 486 set some time around 1993 and that's the year the keyboard was made (Lexmark). The computer did not see hardcore service and the keyboard itself has probably not received the equivalent of one year of all day long professional typing. It probably was retired around...