Back in the days of the Commodore PET, I wanted to convert the keyboard into Dvorak layout. Nowadays, I'd find the keyboard translation table, edit that and blow a new ROM. But in those days it was easier to rewire the keyboard. Using a Dremel tool, I cut the traces to each switch and rewired it with #30AWG solid wire. At the end, it did work and I used it for several years. Must have been a surprise to the person who got it after me... P.
I have a deceased Thinkpad 340CSE. I'd like to use it as a shell for a Raspberry Pi (the case has a lot of space). The original keyboard is a thing of beauty by modern laptop standards, with several millimetres of movement and a good feel - so I'd like to use it if at all possible. Unfortunately, a lot of searching has sent me repeatedly to a page on how to convert a T60 keyboard to USB - different keyboard, different connector(s). There's a full explanation with photos here:
https://www.gilesorr.com/blog/thinkpad-retrofit-1.html
If you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know on or off list. If you think I need to add more information to the web page, same thing: let me know. If you know someone who might be able to help, please forward this to them. Thanks!
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