Where can I find the NMB Thai Keyboard?

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bigskydream · #1 Post by **bigskydream** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:56 pm

I just bought a new T42 and it came with the ALPS keyboard (FRU 13N9957). I called IBM and asked them if they could send the NBM Thai keyboard (FRU 08K5044). They said that FRU has been replaced with FRU 39T0519 (made in China). The only other keyboard they have available is the Chicony keyboard. Anyway, after trying both keyboards, I am very dissapointed. In fact, I am considering returing this T42. For me, one of the biggest selling points of the Thinkpad has always been the great keyboard.

Does anybody know where I can find the real NMB Thai keyboard (FRU 08K5044)? I really want to keep this machine, but I need to get this fixed.

On another topic, I'm happy to report that the T42 is quiet as can be!

#2 Post by **daeojkim** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:20 pm

AFAIK NMB keyboards are no longer made in Thailand.
I do not think that IBM has them in stock anymore.

You may want to try e-bay. I think I saw few in the past.

#3 Post by **draco2527** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:55 pm

Solectron still has them!

The keyboard they replaced on my T40 is the Thai (made in thailand) with the "blue" bumpers.....a keeper....

Aroc · #4 Post by **Aroc** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:46 am

Seller nbpartsltd on ebay has both the 08K5044and 39T0519. Both are stamped as made in Thailand. I ended up buying the 39T0519, which I received, and it was made in Thailand. Here is the email I got from him regarding the 08K5044. (This is his one-word response to my question of what country is listed on the bottom of the 08K5044 part he is selling).

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Response to Question about Item -- Respond Now
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Response from nbpartsltd
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Item: IBM Thinkpad Keyboard FRU 08K5044 (6845018858)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
nbpartsltd is the seller.
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thailand

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Respond to this question in My Messages:
http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... redirect=0
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Item Details
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Item name: IBM Thinkpad Keyboard FRU 08K5044
Item number: 6845018858
End date: Feb-06-06 16:49:02 PST

View the item description here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... L:RTQ:US:1

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Standard disclaimer: I have no affiliation with the seller nbpartsltd, eBay, IBM, Lenovo, or Santa Claus. Although I did buy a keyboard from nbpartltd, like I previously mentioned.

keleko · #5 Post by **keleko** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 6:55 pm

@Aroc

So, I take it the one you received wasn't the one shown in the picture of the item description (T30 model)?

Could you tell me if the buttons located on the top (Access IBM etc.) are surrounded by a SHINY/GLOSSY bezel (i.e. it looks better and will show fingerprints) or is it matte? Thanks!

Aroc · #6 Post by **Aroc** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:39 am

I will look at the keyboard (I have it at home) and let you know on Saturday.

Aaron

Dimitri_P · #7 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:30 pm

Hi guys, I have NMB 14.1" keyboard for T4x series,
Made in Thailand

I want $50 for it; if anybody interested I can post it on ebay.

D:\>

keleko · #8 Post by **keleko** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 5:53 am

Dimi, is it brand new?

Dimitri_P · #9 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:31 am

It got SOLD about 2 hours after I posted the message

yes, brand new

Aroc · #10 Post by **Aroc** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:24 pm

The keyboard I bought has the matte finish as described by you, (which I prefer). I don't like finger print smudges. Model 39T0519, stamped as made in Thailand. The key response is excellent.

Dimitri_P · #11 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:27 pm

Will have dozens of used (taken of laptops) NMB keyboard, SKU 08...

I can select the best looking ones and if anybody wants them, let me know. I'll have them this week.

D.

Dimitri_P · #12 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:02 pm

Got a lot of NMB keyboards, the bad thing - they are all used (pulled from laptops)

Finally was able to compare Chinese and Thai keyboards. Thai (NMB) are way more quiter, there is no clocking sounds, tectile feedback is somewhat better too.

Yay for NMB!

D.

#13 Post by **draco2527** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:21 pm

The replacement T42 I received has the Thai keyboard on it! I think they still make them OR they have a TON of them in stock.

Dimitri_P · #14 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:43 pm

You were probbaly got lucky, but IBM doesn't have Thai keyboard anymore. Lenovo sends them the Chinese ones now.
D.

oaaltone · #15 Post by **oaaltone** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:40 pm

I have a used Thai keyboard, PN 13N9988, FRU 39T0519. Pulled from a working T42. PM/email (aaltonen at gmail) me if interested. I have heat. GONE

Dimitri_P · #16 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:39 pm

Have a lot of them right now.
email if interested.

Will post on ebay when have time. (1 week or two)
D.

Dimitri_P · #17 Post by **Dimitri_P** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:03 pm

bump
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=30370

o1001010 · #18 Post by **o1001010** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:48 am

dunno about you but i am lovingmy chicony keyboard. it's freaking great

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