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waffffffle · Jan 19, 2001, 01:42 AM

I have seen planty of japanese sites out there that sell really cool looking keyboards for the powerbook 2400. I'm jealous. I hate bronze, especially since the outside of my machine is now silver. I would love to be able to replace the keyboard with something silver or grey-ish. I would then cover the trackpad in the same vinyl sheeting that I used on the exterior of the case and everything would be dandy (except for that slightly bronze-ish trackpad, but I would be able to deal.) Does anyone know anything about keyboards for pismos? Is it possible to make a new keyboard ? (Probably not, but what the hell.) Thanks.

PeteL999 · Jan 26, 2001, 04:13 PM

This won't be much help but it will be motivation. I saw some colored keyboards on a sight a while back but I have no idea what site just keep searchin!!! It's definatly out there!!!

bookrat · Jan 29, 2001, 04:25 AM

Do I get blown to smithereens for suggesting that you get your hands on an iBook keyboard and replace the PowerBook keyboard with that? My reseller did that with his PB and a iBook he had in his store. The PB looked magnificent...couldn't say the same for the iBook

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PeteL999 · Jan 29, 2001, 06:25 AM

Post some pics of your PB when your done

DocRaven · Jan 30, 2001, 02:30 AM

hmmm or try to get your hands on one of those coloured 2400 Keyboards ans pop the keys of both, replace as you like

or mold you own ones... it can be done
try www.lowendmac.com for info i havent got the link to the pb2400zone at hand now

good luck

waffffffle · Feb 6, 2001, 03:03 PM

I can't put the keys from a 2400 keyboard on a pismo because the keys on the 2400 are smaller. I guess I have to find an iBook keyboard. Anyone want to trade? I have a perfectly functioning pismo keyboard and I would love to get my hands on anything different. If you can swap the power buttons I'd like to do that as well. I'm a little dissappointed however. I would really prefer something more greyish, to match my silver outside.

COmie JOe · Feb 7, 2001, 05:52 PM

you could buy a Ibook keyboard and spray the underside with the color you want

waffffffle · Feb 7, 2001, 07:05 PM

that sounds like a good idea. has anybody tried this? if i were to paint the inside of the keys silver would it look good? it would be hott to have a silver keyboard. thanks

TomHMeredith · Feb 8, 2001, 03:43 PM

Well I have just emailed my Apple Dealer and asked them how much a replacement iBook keyboard would be, (I told them I had lost some keys, naughty boy!)

I will let you know how much it is, im thinking that if I sprayed the inside of the keys silver it would look really good with my silver case!

COmie JOe · Feb 8, 2001, 09:33 PM

umm I don't think AASP can order parts for Ibooks. I work for one and know they don't do the service work there, but send it to a service center.

Feb 18, 2001, 03:55 AM

I spraypainted the keyboard. It's a "big-balls" move to say the least. you have to be a touch typist, or at least pretty damn comfortable with what's what. I used chrome so it was shiny and I took my time, sprayed lightly and gave it lots of coats. I recommend at least 5 full drying cycles. (I know I shouldn't have to say it but: take the keys off the board first.) You will get instantly high levels of respect from anyone who sees it. Guaranteed.

waffffffle · Feb 19, 2001, 01:40 AM

you painted the inside of the keys i hope? do you have pictures? I would love to see what it looks like.

tmophoto · Feb 24, 2001, 12:02 AM

trade in your old keyboard for 60 % at www.pbparts.com and buy an ibook keyboard (out of stock right now)

They have screen hinges as well.

thats what I did.

-thomas

waffffffle · Mar 4, 2001, 11:27 PM

Did you paint your keyboard or just put an iBook keyboard on?