Thread: Keyboard for Compaq Portable I

Ugh that was a few screws. Everything is beautiful inside and the pads and contacts almost look new. Anyone know the pinout to the keyboard cable ? Is it possible to wire a AT keyboard to it ?

Quote: Originally Posted by Andretti Thanks for that tip, I'm also working on a Compaq 1 with issues. Glad to help. Now If I could find the time to finish mine. I did a few keys and tested it, now I have to do the rest.

Quote: Originally Posted by Erik If it is the keyboard foams I have some for sale on The Marketplace . If the pad is just mylar, would a piece of an anti-stat bag work as a replacement? Our "C" key is worn out.

Quote: Originally Posted by JimDillner If the pad is just mylar, would a piece of an anti-stat bag work as a replacement? Our "C" key is worn out. Yes and no. The sponge part is usually what fails. The whole pad is a sandwich of plastic, sponge and mylar. I've seen folks make replacements out of overhead transparencies, packing foam and mylar anti-static bags.

Quote: Originally Posted by leaknoil Ugh that was a few screws. Everything is beautiful inside and the pads and contacts almost look new. Anyone know the pinout to the keyboard cable ? Is it possible to wire a AT keyboard to it ? I'm not sure. I think it uses a keyboard interface a little similar to the one of the PC/XTs, but tuned to 12v instead of 5v. IIRC, it should be a jumper inside to select between 12 or 5 volts. I also got a...

Quote: Originally Posted by fred3rd I have the same situation. What I found works is using a double layer of double sided foam tape and Mylar (from balloon) to repair keys. I use a gasket hole punch to cut them out. Thanks for that tip, I'm also working on a Compaq 1 with issues.