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slackmandu t1_ivrvn2f wrote

I have the IBM model like this with the PS2 connector (I think that's what it's called).

Can't get it to work on a computer that only accepts a USB connection

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bluGill t1_ivrxqh3 wrote

They make adaptors, costs about $5. Not all will work though so make sure you buy someplace with an easy return policy.

The model m needs more power than USB supplies, so you might be best plugging into a powered hub.

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slackmandu t1_ivry5tr wrote

Thanks!

I've bought a few adapters but so far no joy.

I'll try a powered hub.

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tjernobyl t1_ivuxdts wrote

Note that there are two types of PS/2->USB adapters. One is a purely electrical adapter for newer keyboards that already support USB internally, and the other is a true adapter that both electrically and logically converts the PS/2 signal to a USB signal.

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