Thursday, June 30, 2016

IBM KPD8923 Keyboard image gallery

Here is a bit of a blast from the past.  Back when IBM still made servers and PCs, they also sold rubber dome keyboards with integrated TrackPoint.  I got my little paws on an old, well used unit with some missing parts.  Never the less, it was useful for places that didn't have room for a mouse as TrackPoint is built-in.  Enjoy!

IBM KPD8923- front view
front view

IBM KPD8923- right view
Right view

IBM KPD8923- left view
Left view

IBM KPD8923- TrackPoint with 2 buttons
TrackPoint with 2 buttons

IBM KPD8923- Key cap view
Key cap view

IBM KPD8923- Key cap view, backside
Key cap view, backside

IBM KPD8923- Rubber dome switch
Rubber dome switch


IBM KPD8923- Looks like a PS/2 plug for mouse
Looks like a PS/2 plug for mouse

IBM KPD8923- PS/2 plugs for keyboard and mouse (TrackPoint in this case)
PS/2 plugs for keyboard and mouse (TrackPoint in this case)

IBM KPD8923- Backside view (missing a keyboard foot)
Backside view (missing a keyboard foot)

IBM KPD8923- Keyboard foot retracted
Keyboard foot retracted

IBM KPD8923- Keyboard foot extended
Keyboard foot extended




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  1. metal domeSeptember 22, 2026 at 6:43 AM

    Interesting look at the rubber dome switch and keyboard construction. The switch mechanism plays an important role in providing consistent key response and tactile feedback. A well-designed dome switch keyboard can offer a practical combination of comfortable key presses, compact construction, and reliable everyday operation. The close-up images make it especially interesting to see how the switching mechanism fits beneath the keycaps.

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