I found this - G81-3410LPNPO

[Drexciya]

I was searching for an Intellimouse 1.1a mouse since mine is getting very tired already (almost 15 years old and still kicking, except mouse1 is double clicking sometimes).
So as I was searching I stumbled upon this ad where the seller was offering 50€ for a bunch of keyboards, games and a hard-drive. One of the keyboards caught my eye since it looked pretty big and something told me it could be a nice find. I found out it would be one of my best purchases I've ever done.

I bought this keyboard, a Microsoft one with a mouse (wireless pack) and another cheap rubber dome for, wait for it, 25€ including postage.


It's my first mechanical keyboard. I never tried one but it feels AMAZING! All keys are working (some of them feel like they get stuck but I guess with some dirt cleaning I can fix it)


I would like to share some pictures of it. Looks pretty dirty, but I will clean and take care of it with much love!

I've googled the model number but I couldn't find anything. (G81-3410LPNPO)

[Muirium]

This is a Cherry keyboard made for Peacock. The model number tells you a lot. Cherry MY switches (most people hate them) lasered caps. People do prize these cases though. I think… I'm more into IBM.

http://deskthority.net/wiki/Cherry_article_numbers

Try renaming the thread to that code. Titles like this make my eyebrows twitch!

[Drexciya]

Thanks for the heads up and for the link, I'm new to this forum.

[Muirium]

You're welcome. Have fun!

The first thing I'd do with that board is pull the caps off and give them a wash. They slide off quite easily once you get the hang of it. The larger keys like the spacebar also have stabilisers, so take a bit more skill. Cleaning is simple enough, just wash them up by hand with soapy water and leave them all a good long time to dry. A small brush will help for getting fluff out the board itself.

[Drexciya]

Alright, thanks a lot of the tips. I appreciate that!

After I clean it I'll post some more photos!

[jou]

My preferred method of cleaning keycaps is to give them a warm bath with denture tabs for a few hours, rinse them, give them a few spins in a salad spinner and let them dry.

[hypkx]

Interesting method, I wash mine just with soap and rub then the dirt from every single keycap with a towel.