IBM Model M Keyboard Restoration (Buckling-Spring)

IBM Model M，A Wonderful keyboard from 30 years ago.

[@Madlintelf]

That was one of my first electronic keyboards out of HS, I learned to type on a manual typewriter. Max speed was 65 WPM for me at the time, started a new job and it was data entry. My speed went up by another 30 WPM using that keyboard, only issue was that the people around me couldn't stand the clickity clack sound (I typed all day long). Great restoration, and great memories. Whenever I see an old keyboard without the Windows key on it, I take it home and clean it up, adapt it for usb use but yeah people still can't stand me typing 110 WPM on it :)

[@kwas101]

A little late to the comments but KZbin just recommended. I'm typing this comment on a Model M born on 8 Aug 89. So 34 years and still going - good for another 34 years at least. Like yours, this is also bolt-modded. I didn't do it myself but bought it from a guy around 7 or 8 years ago. Thank you SO MUCH for restoring another Model M - we need more of this in today's society - everything is throw away nowadays and nothing it built to last. Hell, the crappy keyboards that come prepacked with HPs nowadays are so bad you just throw them right away - no one wants them.

[@karlpalutke]

Very nice. I have a couple of Model Ms that need to be cleaned and it's nice to see the steps required.

[@betasolk]

Awesome! This takes a lot of time and patience. I occasionally deep clean my keyboards that way and it's a very time consuming task (and I don't have to drill and screw nothing).

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

Excelente restauración del teclado IBM Model M, respetos desde Venezuela.💯🤜🔥🤛👍🙏💯

[@paulosborne6517]

I really enjoyed you testing the printed circuits - very relaxing... I could watch that in real time from start to finish :)

[@wobbled5609]

Done a fair few of these restorations now, and even pre bolt mod it's a task and a half, a tip for removing keycaps quickly - put a flat head screwdriver on the underside of the keys and pull up, they'll come off in entire rows if you have a big enough screwdriver.

[@baccarah7010]

Great video! Goes to show that these boards can even be brought back when severely abused and stored in an unhospitable environment. Sadly the bolt mod is a requirement for any M at some point, but once done, it should be good for another 30 or so years :)

[@tomschmidt381]

I was lucky to be able to pick up a couple if new in box PS2 Model M keyboards a couple of decades ago. Still going strong. Have never taken it apart to clean but do occasionally wipe it down to clean off the smutches. Great keyboard.

[@fiverZ]

Kinda curious, where did you find them?

[@tomschmidt381]

@@fiverZ Back in the 1990s we had several local brick and mortar electronics surplus stores. Unfortunately all of them are long gone both the computer version and electronics components. I forget how much they cost but could not have been much because I bought 2. Just checked eBay, boy are they expensive now.

[@fiverZ]

@@tomschmidt381 Oh nice. Yeah they're pretty expensive now. I bought 2 last year for over €120 each :/

[@ishtopor]

Legendary Model M... Nice to see its working again

[@dr1fter727]

just cleaned my IBM today, thanks for walkthrough!

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Buddy you did excellent work, as always, I really like the result 👍

[@robertovillalobos4798]

Excelente trabajo 👍 . Saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo

[@RonPearlman-xi9zh]

A little upset you removed the stickers, I like to keep the history of the boards I pick up. But you do you, excellent work keeping this thing alive

[@POPRAVIPOKVARENO9596]

Good work bro👏👏👍👍

[@jugostran]

Great job on this restoration! Out of curiosity (I am also planning on doing this), what are the exact dimensions of the screws and nuts that you used? Also, what diameter holes did you drill, and what diameter rounded tip did you use for the bevel?

[@spkdev4300]

In another video they used M2 screws (M2 x 0,8mm) , but with a different head so they stick out more. -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/moTXmK2DpbSHhaM

[@broderperdurabo]

The best keyboard ever.

[@LutherBlissett94]

That had some ASMR quality

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

Screws are m2 or m3? Allen? Philips? I cant see clearly. Thank you and congratulations for the video. It helped me to restore one of 6 i have. I used m3×8mm allen head screws.

[@KaliarM]

做的不錯

[@ralfhutter4213]

Hi, liked the video. I have another question to the restauration. Some keys on my keyboard are sometimes not easy to press. It seems as the are tiltet (very little). After pressing the key with more force it is working again. Any idea how to repair this? Thanks for the help

[@weijiu7861]

立白洗洁精，厉害！

[@polishmachine8303]

new keyboard again, the best 👍

[@joopidema]

What did you put in the water before cleaning te membrame? And did you use tapwater?

[@marcoguilherme2477]

Excelente restauração, mas achei esse cabo meio estranho. É possível comprar novos cabos de substituição do Model M (SDL em uma ponta e PS/2 na outra) no eBay.

[@LanceMcGrew]

I bought the Unicomp Classic 101 March 2021 and now September 2023. Used a few times and was put into storage. Recently rediscovered and noticed "P" key was acting erratic requiring two or three taps to make contact. Contacted Unicomp and was given RMA but would cost $48.00 plus $16 shipping. After doing my own disassembly I found all but 6 plastic rivet heads were broken off. Unicomp claims this issue was resolved before I purchased in 2021. I would not advise purchasing from Unicomp based on my experience.

[@stefanbasslorraine8061]

Thanks a lot

[@Terence.McKenna]

beautiful

[@agustinbarcelo9653]

¡Felicitaciones! . Me es muy útil pues debo hacer el mismo trabajo.

[@mk.service-phone]

Excelent restoration 👏👏👏👍

[@AmazingThings685]

nice working man

[@jonathansimms4016]

Trying to figure out what drill bit that is - it can’t be 2mm is it? Seems like the holes need to be smaller than that.

[@jeanmarchand413]

Congratulations, a lot of works for an amazing keyboard. What type of paint do you use to restore the electronic circuit ? Thanks for the video.

[@AngryC]

Does the conductive paste need a few hours to dry? Because I accidentially cut the membrane and a few traces and trier to repair it with silver conductive paste. But it does not work, no beep with the multimeter. Any speciel tips for repairing those traces?

[@joopidema]

Yes. its needs some time to dry and then it becomes conductive.

[@razorboyXVII]

Nice job!

[@myrestorations]

Great work 👏

[@carlosbarros3389]

Olá, como é o nome dessa pastas (tinta) que você coloca na membrana do teclado uma tinta condutiva?

[@ozzie_goat]

I've been working on my 1988 model M and let me tell you the most precarious part is having to install all the paddles on the bottom. God help you if you need to realign one

[@cottydry]

Did you damage the membrane traces peeling them apart or were they that way already?

[@sherrikrasinski2641]

How what is it still working even though you wash the connectors with water

[@ericraymond3734]

What is the conductive paste you used for trace repair and where can I get some?

[@ckafi1011]

From the look of it it might be silver based thermal paste.

[@EstuFardani]

I have one Model M. Double keycaps. Then migrate to Model M SSK. Nice sound: cetik cetik.

[@fishyang2453]

Bravo!

[@arsenalroo]

Unicomp owner. Love.

[@nateofnazareth7785]

What'd you use to fix the traces? could use a tube of that around

[@jotarokujo3395]

Probably Graphite Paste if anything.

[@Retropc1979]

I need to know the size of those screws please.

[@obamaspiegel4688]

well, it took me two weeks to figure out how to assemble them, and in the end well how should I put them... N key doesn't work I gotta fix it maybe tomorrow?

[@abendunduk2176]

Hey man, what name keyword this screwdriver for open this keyboard ?

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

7/32 inch or 5.5mm hexagon

[@chriscraft9681]

👍

[@sayguncelebi4922]

What is the size of the screwdriver?

[@Retropc1979]

Which size of screwdriver did You use?

[@GBLTico]

Subscibed

[@thebaldconvict]

Goes to show how things are built to a price nowadays, a leg snapped on my crappy Logitech keyboard and I just bought a new keyboard. Nobody is going to be restoring these in 30 years!

[@larrymarso4492]

i subscibed!

[@randyhigginbotham961]

Sweet. Can you do mine?

[@ForbrugerbladetTaenk]

What are the length of the screws you are using?

[@JohnSmith-fl5qn]

8mm. I used today Allen head 8mm, M3 But I think he is using m2

[@eseavert486]

gimme that keyboard NOW!

[@jonathansimms4016]

You don’t happen to remember the exact measurement of those little nuts and bolts do you?

[@POPRAVIPOKVARENO9596]

Amazing❤ I also do restorations..if you are interested you can take a look..🖐

[@AnselmoTecEletrica]

like 6

[@emaybietobungi7879]

Microusb Adapter Modifed

[@fiverZ]

How could someone have it in them to cut the cable on a Model M like that :c

[@apb.]

e-recycling places do that often to make things easier

[@fiverZ]

@@apb. should be a crime :c

[@SheeplessNW6]

"Subsciption"

[@videogamehelper13]

Why do these dirty ass keyboards always come with their cables cut????? like why do that

[@_LeMKo]

LoL

[@user-jm4px4uf5q]

как же я ее хочу но увы я живу в дыре россии

[@myrestorations]

Great work 👏