Apple Design Keyboard: Difference between revisions
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{{Infobox computer peripheral | {{Infobox computer peripheral | ||
| name = AppleDesign Keyboard | | name = AppleDesign Keyboard | ||
| image = [[File: | | image = [[File:AppleDesign Keyboard top.jpg|250px]] | ||
| caption = AppleDesign Keyboard M2980 with fixed ADB cable | | caption = AppleDesign Keyboard M2980 with fixed ADB cable | ||
| manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc. / NMB / Alps Electric | | manufacturer = Apple Computer, Inc. / NMB / Alps Electric | ||
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=== Keycap Specifications === | === Keycap Specifications === | ||
[[File:AppleDesign Keyboard (NMB,B) -- keystem orientation.jpg|alt=AppleDesign Keyboard Keycaps|thumb|259x259px|AppleDesign Keyboard Keycaps]] | |||
Keycap materials and manufacturing varied significantly by production facility: | Keycap materials and manufacturing varied significantly by production facility: | ||
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* '''Keycaps:''' Dye sublimated PBT (highly desirable) | * '''Keycaps:''' Dye sublimated PBT (highly desirable) | ||
* '''Build quality:''' Excellent keycap durability | * '''Build quality:''' Excellent keycap durability | ||
[[File:AppleDesign Keyboard (Alps,WO) -- serial.jpg|alt=AppleDesign Keyboard Variant 4|thumb|222x222px|AppleDesign Keyboard Variant 4]] | |||
=== Variant 4: China Production === | === Variant 4: China Production === | ||
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== Internal Construction == | == Internal Construction == | ||
[[File:AppleDesign Keyboard (NMB,B) -- membrane assembly 4.jpg|alt=AppleDesign Keyboard Membrane Assembly|thumb|352x352px|AppleDesign Keyboard Membrane Assembly]] | |||
=== Membrane Assembly === | === Membrane Assembly === | ||
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# Test continuity before reassembly | # Test continuity before reassembly | ||
# Apply second coat if resistance too high | # Apply second coat if resistance too high | ||
[[File:AppleDesign Keyboard (Alps version) rubber domes.jpg|alt=AppleDesign Keyabord Rubber Domes|thumb|299x299px|AppleDesign Keyabord Rubber Domes]] | |||
=== Rubber Dome Replacement === | === Rubber Dome Replacement === | ||
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| Missing keys || Map matrix pattern || Bad I/O pin || Controller replacement | | Missing keys || Map matrix pattern || Bad I/O pin || Controller replacement | ||
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[[File:AppleDesign Keyboard (NMB version) controller board.jpg|alt=AppleDesign Keyboard (NMB) Controller Board|thumb|307x307px|AppleDesign Keyboard (NMB) Controller Board]] | |||
=== PCB Repair Techniques === | === PCB Repair Techniques === | ||
