[geeks] IBM laptop keyboard?

[Sridhar Ayengar]

The mechanical bits *should* transfer over just fine. I don't think you have
much to lose trying it.

Peace... Sridhar

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Subject: Re: [geeks] IBM laptop keyboard?

>> Okay, it's a long shot...I don't suppose any of you has an IBM
>> laptop keyboard suitable for a ThinkPad T43p looking for a home?

I'm glad I thought to check the archive....

> Is it the entire keys that are missing, or only the keycaps?  I have
> plenty of spare keycaps...

Two keys have issues: Z and right-arrow.

In the case of the Z key, I think everything that can be missing is.
If I press on the key's footprint with a fingertip it registers as a
keystroke.  I assume this involves something moving at least a little,
but whatever it is, it's not enough for me to notice.

In the case of the right-arrow key, the keycap and the little
cross-legged plastic construct are (by comparing with other keys after
removing keycaps) missing; there is aa soft plastic nipple-ish piece
that's present.  Pressing on it registers as a keystroke.

If the missing pieces can be replaced from the T43 keyboard, maybe I
should try that.  I don't suppose any of you know whether I can swap
mechanical parts between the two?

So, the keys can be made to work, but only for careful single-key use.
They are not much good for fluent connected typing.

                                        Mouse
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