How to Clean, Upgrade, Repair, Mod, Disassemble an IBM Computer Keyboard

Do you need to clean, upgrade, mod or repair your IBM computer keyboard? Here is a collection of free take apart instructions, disassembly pictures, upgrade and repair manuals, as well as do-it-yourself (DIY) tips and tricks for computer keyboards.

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IBM Keyboard	KeyLights: taking apart this input deviced caused some trouble with a few hidden screws and their bases which were hidden under the keys. Well, just rip off those keys with a screwdriver and you can screw those screws. Besides the keyboard autopsy this guides explain how to illuminate the key caps with LEDs.
IBM LPFK Keyboard	The "lightable programmable function keyboard - LPFK" is normally attached to a 5080 IBM graphics card for CAD purposes on RS/6000 machines running AIX. Because it looks so unique and nerdish, and has even LEDs in it, is a great idea to reverse engineer it to connect it to a PC.
IBM Model M Keyboard	How to convert the keyboard to a "Post-Ban" Dvorak layout.
IBM Model M (Clicky) Keyboard	Steampunk keyboard mod: the goal with this project was to build a retro keyboard that was fully functional and of a sufficient quality that it could be used everyday by a touch typist.
IBM PS/2 Keyboard	Modification for operation with some newer Pentium 4 motherboards.
IBM AT/PC Keyboard	How to attach an external IBM-AT/PC keyboard to a Palm III PDA (in German).
IBM Space Saver II Keyboard (JP)	An illustrated disassembly HOWTO (in Japanese).
IBM Space Saver II Keyboard (JP)	An illustrated disassembly HOWTO (concise English Translation of the Japanese document).
IBM Space Saver II Keyboard (JP)	Take apart, caps replacement and cleaning instructions (in Japanese).