VOGONS


First post, by DeathRabbit679

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I've got a PS/2 Model M keyboard that I really enjoy, but it's got an issue where the cable goes into the board with the 6 pin RJ45-looking connector where someone stove it in there by dropping it or shoving the cable into something while it was connected. I took it apart and finagled the receptacle back straight on the board, bent all the pins back in place and that fixed it. Sadly, about once a month, the keyboard starts cutting out and I have to fiddle some more, as those pins are a little jank now and tend to get mashed flat over time to where it's no longer making good contact with the cable anymore. Are these connectors used anywhere else such that I might be able to acquire a replacement receptacle and solder it to the board, or is a situation of lopping the head off the cable and soldering it directly to the logic board is my best option at this point? Or another less destructive idea I'm too ignorant to think of?

Reply 1 of 2, by kaputnik

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SDL connectors are quite rarely used, would almost go as far as calling them an IBM thing. A quick google search reveals that at least RS Online has some female SDL connectors in stock though. I'd just check with the major electronic component retailers dealing in your country, and if no one has anything suitable in stock, try to order directly from AMP/TE Connectivity, or ask a retailer to order for you.

Also be aware there are several versions with different numbers of poles. Be sure to get the correct one.

Reply 2 of 2, by DeathRabbit679

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Thanks for the giving me the name of the thing, I can google the problem now and that's half the battle 😀