I found this. What do you guys think? Worth restoring? Or should I sell it for parts?
IBM Model M2... worth restoring?
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I like the M2 and would restore it myself, but with two major caveats. One, the capacitor almost certainly needs to be replaced as they are notoriously bad. Secondly, rebuilding the keyboard after disassembly is probably the most annoying thing you will ever do in your life.
- Darkshado
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Unfortunately, the missing caps are going to be a problem because they have unique profiles (yes, plural) different from the other model M and F boards.
If you can find them, or combine this unit with another donor to get one functional board, I say it's worth trying.
As Blaise says, test the capacitors and replace as required, also be ready to deal with a broken plastic tab or two.
If you can find them, or combine this unit with another donor to get one functional board, I say it's worth trying.
As Blaise says, test the capacitors and replace as required, also be ready to deal with a broken plastic tab or two.
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I love dismantling things and putting them back.Blaise170 wrote: ↑I like the M2 and would restore it myself, but with two major caveats. One, the capacitor almost certainly needs to be replaced as they are notoriously bad. Secondly, rebuilding the keyboard after disassembly is probably the most annoying thing you will ever do in your life.
But I don't really know about the capacitors, aren't those the ones that make time travel possible?
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I found someone who is selling spare keys for it on Ebay. But I'm having my doubts about restoring it. Maybe I should give it in adoption to a good home?Darkshado wrote: ↑Unfortunately, the missing caps are going to be a problem because they have unique profiles (yes, plural) different from the other model M and F boards.
If you can find them, or combine this unit with another donor to get one functional board, I say it's worth trying.
As Blaise says, test the capacitors and replace as required, also be ready to deal with a broken plastic tab or two.
- Tha_Pig
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Since you have the means to fix it and most probably are better informed on these matters... Would you like to have it?j0d1 wrote: ↑If you do restore it, PM me what you need exactly as I have a donor board.
Free of charge, of course, only pay the shipping (should be around 8 - 10$).
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Capacitors are electrical devices that hold temporary stores of power and are used whenever the usual supply of power is too low.
- Tha_Pig
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Yeah, but can they hold... 1.21 Jigawatts?Blaise170 wrote: ↑Capacitors are electrical devices that hold temporary stores of power and are used whenever the usual supply of power is too low.
- j0d1
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Thank you for the offer but I already have one.Tha_Pig wrote: ↑Since you have the means to fix it and most probably are better informed on these matters... Would you like to have it?