P/N 1392934 - Model M SSK Keyboard Details & Specs

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IBM Space Saving Keyboard

FRU Part NumberFRU Part Number
Field Replaceable Unit
The number used to relate and indicate compatible but otherwise potentially different keyboards that could replace this one.
1393290
Known Package/Box Part NumbersKnown Package/Box Part Numbers
Possible numbers assigned to the original packaging this keyboard was shipped in.
1396050
TypeType
A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names.
Model M Space Saving Keyboard
NicknameNickname
A [keyboard enthusiast] community given name for this keyboard. It can be a shortening of its name and properties, a more abstract term, a real-life reference, or metonymy.
SSK
OEMOEM
Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it.
IBM U.S., Lexmark
KeyswitchesKeyswitches
The name of the known switching mechanism that lies under this keyboard's keys.
IBM membrane buckling springs
Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance
The year (and possibly the quarter) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded or the first example found.
1987
Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps
The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique.
PBT with dye-sublimated legends
Cover ColourCover Colour
The original colour of this keyboard's cover set (outer casing). For keyboards whose cover set materials are known to yellow, this will refer to the original colour before such transformation occurs.
Pearl White
BrandingBranding
The possible branding and logo styles found on this keyboard part number. This could be multiple styles at once or possible styles found over time.
IBM grey oval badge, IBM blue oval badge
FeetFeet
The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised.
Single-setting flip-out feet
ProtocolProtocol
The protocol(s) this keyboard can use to speak to the host computer (eg, scancode sets).
IBM Mode 2 (scancode set 2)
ConnectionConnection
The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology.
Grey coiled-style detachable 6-pin SDL to 6-pin mini-DIN PS/2 cable
Key CountKey Count
The number of keys that this keyboard originally had.
84
Form FactorForm Factor
The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor.
Tenkeyless
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language
Image of Layout/LanguageThe original regional/language layout this keyboard was configured as. Both the language and the standardised key layout may be listed, and in the case of both being known or defined, it will be styled as language then standard.
US ANSI
Additional NotesAdditional Notes
Extra notes about this keyboard that may be of interest or are important to know.
Was available as an option for the IBM Select-A-Keyboard scheme as the US English keyboard without fixed keytops (even though examples with two-part keycaps are known), also known to be shipped with IBM PS/2, PC 300 and 700 series from October 1994
Source(s)Source(s)
Documents ("Doc"), websites and/or webpages ("Web") that were used as a source of information for this keyboard part number. Examples of this keyboard part number I own ("ASK") will also be included as sources.
Doc: IBM PC 300 Series Pentium Systems Announcement Letter (#194-347) [source: IBM]
Doc: IBM PC 700 Series -- Pentium/ISA Systems Announcement Letter (#194-349) [source: IBM]
Doc: IBM PS/2 Model 25 SX Hardware Maintenance Manual pamphlet (#S10G-6610-00) [source: ManualsLib]
Doc: IBM Personal System/2 Hardware Maintenance Manual (#S52G-9971-02) [source: Ardent Tool]
Web: https://web.archive.org/web/20240103214908/https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m79561004468
Web: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1392934-ibm-ssk-space-saver-clicky-3758066028
Related Directory EntriesRelated Directory Entries
Possible ASK Keyboard Directory entries that relate to this part number. The Directory serves as a convenient way to find and share a particular keyboard, containing links to where to find out more about the keyboard and sometimes common part numbers.
IBM Space Saving Keyboard
Data Last Updated 2024-01-03

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