IBM Model M 1390238 01APR87 - Restored

Work summary:

• Membrane trace repair
• Bolt modification
• USB conversion
• Installation of coiled USB cable
• Replacement of top cover

Front

IBM Square Label and the yellowed vintage coiled cable.

More on coiled (USB) cable

Yellow stains on some keycaps

More yellow stains on caps

Angle...

More yellow stain at the foot

Clean left boot

Back

Almost pealed label. Reinforced with a double sided tape

Additional photos

Scratches on the label

Cracks on top plate

Closer look on top plate cracks firmly held together by the but and bolt modification

All three LED indicator lights open

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