How to Clean, Upgrade, Repair, Mod, Disassemble a SUN Computer Keyboard

Do you need to clean, upgrade, mod or repair your 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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SUN Type 5 Keyboard	SUN keyboard to PC serial port adapter: Many people have dreamed having their SUN Type 5 keyboard attached to their Linux box up to now. And with this adapter, it is finally possible. Because the standard SUN keyboards use TTL RS232 at 1200 bps to talk to the SUNs, it's very easy to make them talk to any non-SUN computer by converting this to true RS232. All what you need is a MAX232 chip that'll take care about the correct voltage levels, and also some chip to invert the signals, since the MAX232 inverts them as well, and we don't need this. This all easily fits into a 25-pin serial connector.
SUN Keyboard	Mouse and keyboard schematics for 15 PIN DSUB FEMALE (SUN3s and older) and 8 PIN MINI-DIN FEMALE (3/80 and Sparcs) connectors.
SUN Type 4, 5 Keyboard	RS232 (DB9) to SUN keyboard connector and voltage converter, includes schematics.
SUN Type 5 Keyboard	How to attach a USB connection as a replacement for AT or PS/2.
SUN Type 5c Keyboard	Take apart and modding guide with pictures.