Restoring an Abandoned Mechanical Keyboard for my Gaming Setup! (IBM Model M) 

Restoring the PC finale NOW FINISHED!!! Restoring the IBM PC/finale → ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R_3n-3TTnxg.html Restoring the IBM CRT → ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z9H-j4xdnyc.html Also, yes im aware model m uses a membrane to register the keys. Majority of people accept buckling sping keyboards as mechanical.

seeing someone stomp on a authentic model m made my bones cruch

This feels like one of those videos about nursing an abused pet back to health.

DUDE! this video is my savior :) I had an old IBM Model M in my dads attic piling up dust for who know how long. I later found out that he had worked in IT for 20 years back in the 80's with a guy name Tom Gore. He told me I could have the keyboard and so now I'm here wanting to refurbish this old thing but not knowing how. I decided to search the internet for answers but with no results. So after 3 years I decided to come back to this project and to my surprise, stumbled upon this video. I am currently working on the project and will hopefully get it finished this time. Great video btw keep up the great content!

i would exclude that girl on the next expedition lmao great job on the keyboard i found an 88 one myself abandoned at work not near as bad as yours considering the last person that used to put it in a plastic bag with the cord nicely put around was missing the top caps for f11 and =+ easy fix from clicky keyboards for replacements been using it for a year as a daily amazing keyboard still plastic rivets and rainbow plate i have super glued the rivets to prevent them from falling out as only 5 have fell out of the bottom wich was an easy fix and i tried doing that exact thing trying to fit a socket into that hole had to order a nut driver myself too hope this keyboard serves you well!

0:40 smh

1:07 IS THAT A SUPRA?

Nice transformation, hope this blows up lol.

you know a keyboard is good that it still feels amazing after being so dirty it was black instead of the original beige.

4:20 Buckling Springs go cha cha cha

Someone ABANDONED a Model M???? SACRILEGE! You have some SERIOUS patience because, if it were me, I'd have sent it off to Unicomp for a complete restoration. LOL This remonds meof one of those heartbreaking videos where people find a neglected and abused dog who is near death and they nurse it back to health. I'm glad you gave it a good home. Cheers!

3:07 rip spider 2019-2020 died with rusty

I love this, bro. Good on you for making old shit work again. That's one thing kept out of the landfill and something you can use for gaming. Keep up the good work!

This keyboard gives off a retro vibe to your setup, in a good way.

If you damage the barrelplate or it's just split from becoming brittle Unicomp will sell you a new one for around $20. You'll still have to do the screw mode to attach it to the old backplate though.

0:39 HOW DARE YOU. I'll slap you because of this, it doesnt matter that you are a girl... Sorry but yes. I cant imagine how much this keyboard worth after 20 years later(2042). And you just jumping on this godly keyboard... i hate apple, but if i found an old apple keyboard(or something old apple thing), i dont punc or biute that apple product... :,( Sorry really, but this moment is just break my hert, its like if you are jump on my heart like you did with this keyboard...

Omg if i look for the title first time I almost had a heart attack i have read this ,,Destroing an Abandoned Mechanical Keyboard for my Gaming Setup! (IBM Model M)``

0:47 that's an IBM PS/2

These keyboards will still be used in the Zombie/Post Apocoliptic future. WHAT BUILD QUALITY! Nice job on the restoration. It's a shame little is made today that anyone will ever want to restore.

Augh, I've always wanted a Model M! They sound awesome and everything! Nice restoration btw, can't wait for the computer restoration!

Hey, Could you send me the link to buy the adapter, thanks!

Nice Supra!

How much will you take for that keyboard I want it?

IBM Keyboards are actually membrane, there are just strings buckling the thing down when you press a key.

broooo nooo why would u use a keyboard from the 80s u weirdo

how dare she try to break a ibm modle m

gasped when he sprayed the keys and electronics with the hose. Yikes

I bolt-modded one of mine. The easy part was drilling the holes -- my grandfather has an excellent workshop, including a drill press. The hard part was my tendency to forget (or even completely lose) springs. I must have taken it completely apart 15 times before I finally got everything right.

you can sell it for like 200$ :D

4:26 wtf bro...why...

ibm model M isnt a mechanical it is membrain

Not much of a sleeper build when you have an open panel letting me see the kickass components in the PC.

I also got one from a place in south east new york, I walked into this amphitheater section and saw it and immediately say "oh my god is that an IBM model m keyboard?". My friends looked at me like I was crazy, Still have to restore mine. Looks decently easy to do, Thanks for your help.

1:06 yo it’s a SUPRA

Damn, digging both - the car and the keyboard! Nice video, keep up the great work!

Dude, that before and after boltmodding.. imma need that now xD

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I found a model m, old ibm pc and monitor today, I'm going to get them home and restore them too

As much as I love the Model M. It's not great for gaming. 2 key rollover isn't the best. It is a fantastic typists keyboard though.

The Model M is a buckling-spring keyboard, not a mechanical keyboard.

I had so much fun watching this, and seeing how beautifully your project turned out! Thanks for sharing with us!

My hero doesn't wear a cape, he fixes old technologies

Why would somebody leave that… (angel choir sings) heavenly Model M like that?! 🥺😢😭

Buckling spring is NOT mechanical. its a common misconception. Just because they click doesnt mean they are mechanical.

I'm surprised the comment section isn't full of whiny: you're tresspassing and you're stealing comments

Wow, Nice video. Any idea how to revive an Apple wired keyboard with the numpad?

I'm cleaning my wife's Model M keyboard. It is a magnet for cat hair. Put on your favorite music for cleaning all 102 keys separately.

Looking for this keyboard for ages but still no luck 😢

I quite like the background noise (neighbours, refrigerator, et cetera), it's nice.

A slight correction - model m is using buckling spring not mechanical switches... So I don't think it's right to call it 'mechanical'

You should get a ultra sonic cleaner. It makes the cleaning process a whole lot easier.

let's go fortnite gameplay at the end

Neighbour: what does ur son do His mom: wash keyboards and other things

Today I bought my Model M. I can't wait for it to arrive!!

Anyone knows kind of switches that sounds like that nowadays ?

My grandma gives me stuff and someone named Ray has given me alot of radios but I broke them

That was soooooo enjoyable and satisfying to watch. Thank you!

That’s a lovely Supra, I’ve always wanted one

That made me kinda die inside when that girl stepped on that poor model m keyboard I want one so bad that's just sad to see

Idk who's that girl but she's anno- Yo is that a Celica Supra!?

Ahhhh imma pass out. I hate spiders and they are dead. *pukes* RIP, dish washer soap

i have never heard so many different types of random noises in a youtube video until now.

"OMG IS THAT A SUPRA!"

okay i get it people are here for the keyboard but im here for him mk3 supra 1:07

Plenty of fake restoration videos on RU-vid.

Dude that Toyota Supra caught me off guard ngl 😂😂

Technicaly its a membrane keyboard

This needs to go viral.

its not a mechanical keyboard tho ... it has a membrane

i bet the plastics got brittle because of the toilet bowl cleaner

Are we not going to talk about that really clean Supra?!

how did they make better keyboards back then than nowdays

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I am a vintage computer collector and I did the same with one of my old keyboards a few years ago and I still use it... and I am typing from it now. My keyboard is an AT/XT switchable made in 1992 (model NMB RT-101+).

What's the website for the boltmod?

Flexing With 106 WPM SPEED

You’re killing the grass !! Use a sink !

spacebar sounds better than mine atleast +

dude didnt even mention that sick ass mk3 lol

are they speaking turkish back there ?

When old keyboard are detachable and u didnt

thats not a mechanical keyboard

EPA called, they want to have a chat with you.

How is your monitor that shiny like omg

are you going to send dmails from the past

put a desk mat and it will be more eargasm

I might be getting one of my own aswell

switch over to the membrane side

I would love to have this

imagine having a 3090 pc with 3 monitors and using an old ibm model m if anyone does that youre a legend

MKII supra LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

wow i am so fucking jealous lol

If it’s hot swap out in tangies

Amazing restoration, looks and sounds a lot better!

gasket mounted???

but its not mechanical

??? bro are you deaf? 8:20

Nice, can't wait for the PC restoration vid