IBM Model M Keyboard Repair: Replacing the Plastic Rivets with Metal Screws [Screw Mod]

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I am super happy with this keyboard and with the repair. Trying out a nice variation on the bolt mod.

Thanks to EC Myers. Check out his channel!: https://www.youtube.com/user/ecmyersvids

Screw mod article by Madhias on Deskthority: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?t=9169

Model M replacement parts on Unicomp (Unicomp calls the barrel plate a Frame): https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/category/Misc

Bolt Mod tutorial by Keyfiender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dStgzMpOTOA

Music is from DOS games, Wolfenstein 3D, Brix, and Jazz Jackrabbit.



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