NIB IBM PC XT Inner Assembly Replacement only

Ellipse · 31 Mar 2015, 05:44

This is a NIB (or New in Foam?) inner assembly replacement for an IBM PC XT keyboard. An interesting recent eBay acquisition (not for sale!). I have not seen one like this before, though I've seen one of an F122 inner assembly. I removed a few keys to show how nice the top metal plate is - no corrosion/rust from what I can see.

To see a photo with all the keys installed and one of the PCB, here's the original listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111606249270

Only $30 shipped!

Any photos of a NIB IBM 3179/3180 or associated F122?

The part number on the foam box and keyboard underside label refers to a "Type 2" PC XT keyboard according to this thread: http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum ... 3-Keyboard

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Ace · 31 Mar 2015, 06:04

Nice! You know, the layout puts most people off, but there's a deep inner part of me that actually wants to try it. I mean, it's full 100% board, but in a much more concise size than most other 100%s. Especially IBMs. Full sized IBMs are always massive beasts......

And at that price.............I know that XTs are the cheapest IBMs (except for maybe "default" Model Ms), but $30?! NIB?!?! SHIPPED?!?!?!? That's just insane. The only NIB XT I've found was from a seller asking $200. A fair price, I thought; I just wasn't really in the market for such a board at the time.

Redmaus · 31 Mar 2015, 06:18

Holy crap, nice find Ellipse. The case isn't that important on these boards, I know some people that like it without the case anyway. I was at a electronics discount store today, and they had keyboards for sale, but they also had a museum. The museum items were not allowed discounts unfortunately, and there was only one good priced item in the museum that I got(pic attached). But there was also a IBM PC XT just like this one with the case one that was priced at 150$!!! I bet they just go straight to ebay these days to see what the boards are worth. They usually sell for 50 to 70$ in reality.

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Ellipse · 31 Mar 2015, 06:18

Yep it was a great find! It is now a part of my NIB Model F collection - NIB F77, PC AT, PC XT: http://deskthority.net/photos-f62/ibm-n ... t9705.html

Redmaus · 31 Mar 2015, 06:31

Ellipse wrote: ↑Yep it was a great find! It is now a part of my NIB Model F collection - NIB F77, PC AT, PC XT: http://deskthority.net/photos-f62/ibm-n ... t9705.html

Wait... Do I see a speaker on the back of the XT?

Whattttt.... I didn't know XT's had speakers.

joc · 31 Mar 2015, 07:03

NIce find! Do you notice any variation in the feel and sound between your NIB Model F's?

GuilleAcoustic · 31 Mar 2015, 10:55

OMG, $30 ! I have to pay between $50 and $70 for the sole shipping of an XT lol. Great find there. I guess I have to be patient to find a not too expensive one, with US layout lol.

Touch_It · 31 Mar 2015, 17:18

How is the foam on this?

Ellipse · 08 Apr 2015, 02:56

Not sure - I have not opened up the keyboard.