Re: Looking for a new USB-A PC104 keyboard.

On Sun, 7/12/2026 8:38 PM, Ant wrote:
> In alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt VanguardLH <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Ant <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>>> Mechanical Keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FBM5RG
> 
>> In your Subject, you said you wanted a USB-A keyboard.  That one has a
>> USB-C connector.  You'll need to get an adapter, or replace their USB-C
>> cable with a USB-C to USB-A cable, or use up a spare USB-C port on your
>> computer if you have one.
> 
> I decided not to get it for now. Yesterday, I got Logitech's K120 model 
> from my local Target store 
> (https://www.target.com/p/logitech-k120-ergonomic-desktop-usb-keyboard-black-920-002478/-/A-21502870). 
> It took me awhile I find it since they (4) were buried low on the shelf! 
> These are hot sellers, but why put down there? Sheesh! :P
> 
> Anyways, I'll have to get used to it. Keys are like slippery which I am 
> not used to. Maybe I should add honey or something over my keyboard, but 
> that would be gross and attract Argentine ants, and void my return and 
> warranty. :P At least, I can finally type faster and better than the old 
> Dell 104-key PS/2 Dell Model SK-8110 and other keyboards with PS/2 
> splitter adapters.
> 
> Both my old PCs (Debian/Linux and W10 Pro.) are working fine. No reboots 
> needed too unlike PS/2. I swapped my old mouses too with KVM since I 
> wanted to use my Amazon Basics (have to get used to it too). I currently 
> have 30 days to return this keyboard if I hate it to get a better USB-A 
> PC104 clicky keyboard. I feel like I have a new complete computer system 
> right now after last week's tedious cleaning, new KVM, keyboard, and 
> mouse.
> 

Logitech don't sell replacement keycaps, but they do have a web page regarding maintenance.

   https://www.logitech.com/en-us/discover/a/keycap-replacement-guide

Then mention a keycap removal tool, versus "just prying on it". Some
keycaps are insulted easily, and the right tool may do a better job of it.

But as for market prices for keycaps, the fools sell them one by one,
which you know isn't economic. They should quote a set. And some of the
larger keys with stabilizer wires, are harder to fit (and that's assuming
they stock those items).

I think all my keyboards here are slippy. If the keys were textured,
the texturing would wear off in no time. Be careful what you wish for,
in other words. Part of being slippy as a keycap, is
reducing (but not eliminating) surface wear. My "A","S","E" are almost
gone. As you would expect, the higher frequency keys are the ones you
might put a new keycap on.

On the $65 keyboard, there are no signs of wear yet.

   Paul