Keyboard Part Number List
7 keyboards found/on record...
| Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc. |
59G7920 |
| 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 M6-1 Type IV Laptop Keyboard Assembly |
| OEMOEM Possible companies responsible for making this keyboard for the company marketing it. |
Lexmark |
| KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the keyswitches this keyboard uses. If the keyswitches used do not have a known name, a generic description of what they are will be provided. |
IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest AppearanceEarliest Appearance The year (and possibly the quarter or full date) that this keyboard part number was introduced, first observed, first recorded, or the first example found. |
1993 Q2 |
| WithdrawnWithdrawn The date this keyboard part number was withdrawn from marketing. This doesn't necessarily mean production or refurbishments ended on the same date, just the keyboard was no longer being sold under normal circumstances from then on. |
1995-01-13 |
| 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. |
Raven Black/Stealth Black |
| 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. |
None |
| 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. |
None |
| 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. |
Integrated |
| Key CountKey Count The number of keys that this keyboard originally had. |
81 |
| Form FactorForm Factor The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor. |
Tenkeyless (compacted) |
Layout/LanguageLayout/Language The 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 |
| 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 ThinkPad 500 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability (#193-167) [source: IBM] Doc: Withdrawal: IBM ThinkPad 500 Systems and Selected Mobile Features (#194-427) [source: IBM] Doc: IBM Mobile Systems Hardware Maintenance Manual Volume 1 (#S82G-1501-01) [source: IBM] |
| Part Number | 73G3412 |
| 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. |
73G3394 |
| Type | Model M6-1 Type IV Laptop Keyboard Assembly |
| OEM | Lexmark |
| Keyswitches | IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest Appearance | 1994 Q2 |
| Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique. |
ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Cover Colour | Raven Black/Stealth Black |
| Branding | None |
| Feet | None |
| Connection | Integrated |
| Key Count | 81 |
| Form Factor | Tenkeyless (compacted) |
| Layout/Language | US ANSI |
| Built-In MouseBuilt-In Mouse Possible pointing devices this keyboard could carry. This could be a brand name, name of the sensor technology behind it, or a generic description in lieu of the former details. |
TrackPoint II strain gauge pointing stick |
| Source(s) | Doc: IBM Mobile Systems Hardware Maintenance Manual Volume 1 (#S82G-1501-01) [source: IBM] Web: https://sharktastica.co.uk/wiki?id=modelm6#TP510 |
| Part Number | 661-0963 |
| Known Package/Box Part NumbersKnown Package/Box Part Numbers Possible numbers assigned to the original packaging this keyboard was shipped in. |
ZM602-1637-A |
| Market Model Name/Feature CodeMarket Model Name/Feature Code The consumer-friendly model number describing this keyboard as a part of a range of products, usually irrespective of target region, language or SKU. |
X0044 |
| Type | Model M6-1 Type IV Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard |
| OEM | Lexmark, Key Tronic |
| Keyswitches | IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest Appearance | 1995 |
| Original Keycaps | ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Cover Colour | Grey |
| Branding | Newton logo |
| Feet | None |
| Connection | Grey straightened-style fixed 8-pin mini-DIN cable |
| Key Count | 61 |
| Form Factor | 60% |
| Layout/Language | US English |
| Source(s) | ASK: SNKB-M1997-61K-61 Web: https://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-hardware.html Web: http://applepc.org/part-number-reference/17newton/ |
| Part Number | B661-0963 |
| Market Model Name/Feature Code | X0044 |
| Type | Model M6-1 Type IV Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard |
| OEM | Lexmark, Key Tronic |
| Keyswitches | IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest Appearance | 1995 |
| Original Keycaps | ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Cover Colour | Grey |
| Branding | Newton logo |
| Feet | None |
| Connection | Grey straightened-style fixed 8-pin mini-DIN cable |
| Key Count | 61 |
| Form Factor | 60% |
| Layout/Language | UK English |
| Source(s) | ASK: SNKB-M1995-61K-61 Web: https://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-hardware.html Web: http://applepc.org/part-number-reference/17newton/ |
| Part Number | D661-0963 |
| Market Model Name/Feature Code | X0044 |
| Type | Model M6-1 Type IV Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard |
| OEM | Lexmark, Key Tronic |
| Keyswitches | IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest Appearance | 1995 |
| Original Keycaps | ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Cover Colour | Grey |
| Branding | Newton logo |
| Feet | None |
| Connection | Grey straightened-style fixed 8-pin mini-DIN cable |
| Key Count | 62 |
| Form Factor | 60% |
| Layout/Language | German |
| Source(s) | ASK: SNKB-M1997-61K-62 Web: https://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-hardware.html Web: http://applepc.org/part-number-reference/17newton/ |
| Part Number | F661-0963 |
| Market Model Name/Feature Code | X0044 |
| Type | Model M6-1 Type IV Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard |
| OEM | Lexmark, Key Tronic |
| Keyswitches | IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest Appearance | 1995 |
| Original Keycaps | ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Cover Colour | Grey |
| Branding | Newton logo |
| Feet | None |
| Connection | Grey straightened-style fixed 8-pin mini-DIN cable |
| Form Factor | 60% |
| Layout/Language | French |
| Source(s) | Web: https://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-hardware.html Web: http://applepc.org/part-number-reference/17newton/ |
| Part Number | S661-0963 |
| Market Model Name/Feature Code | X0044 |
| Type | Model M6-1 Type IV Apple Newton MessagePad Keyboard |
| OEM | Lexmark, Key Tronic |
| Keyswitches | IBM buckling rubber sleeves (M6 slider-actuated type) |
| Earliest Appearance | 1995 |
| Original Keycaps | ABS with pad-printed legends |
| Cover Colour | Grey |
| Branding | Newton logo |
| Feet | None |
| Connection | Grey straightened-style fixed 8-pin mini-DIN cable |
| Form Factor | 60% |
| Layout/Language | Swedish |
| Source(s) | Web: https://newtonfaq.com/newton-faq-hardware.html Web: http://applepc.org/part-number-reference/17newton/ |