Key cap compatibility (R50 -> T60)

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Key cap compatibility (R50 -> T60)

#1 Post by mond » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:52 am

Does anyone know if the key caps from an R50 can be used on a T60/61 keyboard? I am not necesarrily talking about the whole assembly, just the top cap (if they can be used individually that is).

I want to reuse a few keys from an old defective machine on a refurb with non-native keyboard if possible.

Any info greatly appreciated, thanks.
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Re: Key cap compatibility (R50 -> T60)

#2 Post by RealBlackStuff » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:59 am

If both keyboards are made by the same manufacturer, chances are good I would say.
Why don't you just try one?
Also have a look here for
R5x keys: http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-R50-R50p-R50e-R ... 0303940988
T6x keys: http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Lenovo-T60-T61- ... 0074625208
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Re: Key cap compatibility (R50 -> T60)

#3 Post by mond » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:07 am

Thanks for the links. It looks like only the blue cap version is compatible. I don't have the T60 yet, so that is why I'm asking - just to know if I have to factor in buying a new keyboard along with the T60.
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Re: Key cap compatibility (R50 -> T60)

#4 Post by dr_st » Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:41 pm

I have a NMB (blue cap) T42 and T60. I am pretty sure that I asked myself this question before and checked and found out that they were not compatible. :(
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