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This articles covers the so-called "nut and bolt mod" or "bolt mod" for the IBM Model M keyboard. It entails replacing the plastic rivets that hold the keyboard mechanism together with machine screws and nuts. You will need
Tools
- Flat head screw driver
- Small Philips screw driver
- 5.5mm or 7/32" nut driver
- Sharp chisel
- Drill press, hand drill, or Dremel
- 1/16" (#52 or metric 16) drill bit
- M2.0 x .40 tap (optional)
Hardware
- 87 x M2 Screw, 8mm Length, .4mm Pitch (McMaster Carr 92005A029)
- 87 x M2 Nut, .4mm Pitch (McMaster Carr 90592A004)
- 87 x M2 Washer (McMaster Carr 93475A196)