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Keyboard Parts for the C64CThe C64 keyboard was revised many times over the course of the 64's lifetime and choosing a replacement key may not be as straightforward as it seems. I have tried to be as precise as possible in the descriptions below. A summary of the situation can also be found here Products:Click on the product thumbnail for an enlarged view. "Type 1" Spring for Commodore C64 breadbin, C64C (and some VIC20) keyboards
"Type 1" Plunger & Spring for C64(C), C16 (and some VIC20) keyboards ~3mm tipThese plungers have a shorter (approx 3mm) tip as usually found on the C64C (white) keyboard, but also on some breadins, the Commodore C16 and some VIC20s. Key caps designed for both types fit well.
Spare Keys for the Common C64C - Colour Grade 1.5Used, but clean and undamaged keys sold individually. Each key includes a plunger and spring - though these are available separately below if a key cap is not required. (Shift Lock does not include the switch). The Keys are from a standard UK mechanically-springed C64C (white) keyboard. There were at least two key designs - these keys are from the common type keyboard with all the characters printed on the key tops (nothing on the front) and the "Shift" lettering offset. They are clean with intact printing. Colour grade 1 - 1.5: Little to no age yellowing. The following keys in this grade are currently available (Space bar is listed separately when available.)
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Spare Keys for the common C64C - Colour Grade 2As above but Grade 2: Some age yellowing. (Please see this image for comparison.) The following "Grade 2" C64C keys are currently available. Space bar is listed separately when available.
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Spare Keys for the common C64C - Colour Grade 3As above but Grade 3: Cream-to-yellow ageing. (Please see this image for comparison.) The following "Grade 3" C64C keys are currently available. Space bar is listed separately when available.
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Spare Key For *** Early *** White C64C - Colour Grade 1 - 1.5These keys are from the rarer early C64C keyboards, which have characters printed on the front (in grey) and top (in black). They use the standard spring / 3.5 mm type 1 cross-point plunger which is included (these are available separately if a key cap is not required). Shift Lock does not include the switch. The Space bar is listed separately when available. These are grade 1-1.3 so have the lowest yellowing. The following keys of this type are currently available:
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Spare Keys For *** Early *** White C64C - Colour Grade 2As above but Grade 2: Some age yellowing. (Please see this image for comparison.) The following "Grade 2" early C64C keys are currently available. Space bar is listed separately when available.
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Spare Key For *** Early *** White C64C - Colour Grade 3As above but "Grade 3" condition (obvious yellowing). The following keys of this type are currently available:
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Plunger & Spring from "Type 3" Commodore C64C keyboardThese plungers have an unusual fitting - instead of the normal cross-point, they are hollow with a slotted top (please see photo).
Shift Lock Key Switch for C64C Type 1 (salvaged)Note: Switch only supplied - if a key cap is required please check my breadbin keys to see if I have one available separately.
Spare Keys For White C64C - Type 3 fitting - Colour Grade 1 - 1.5Key caps from a C64C with uncommon slotted type plungers (which I call "Type 3" - please see photo). Does NOT include a plunger or spring - these are available separately. (Shift Lock does not include the switch). Function keys are the grey type. Grade 1.2: Very Little yellowing. (Please see this image for colour comparison.) Clean and undamaged, sold individually. The following "Type 3" C64C keys are currently available. Space bar is listed separately when available.
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Spare Keys For White C64C - Type 3 fitting - Colour Grade 2-3As above but grade 2-3: Some age yellowing. (Please see this image for colour comparison.) Clean and undamaged, sold individually. Does not include a plunger or spring. The following "Type 3" C64C keys are currently available. Space bar is listed separately when available. Function keys are the grey type.
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout (please do not order keys that are not shown as in stock) - thanks! Also note that only one key cap of each type is available - please don't request multiples. Commodore 64C Case/Motherboard Screw 8mm *Original*Used for:
Notes:
Commodore 64C Keyboard Bracket / Motherboard Screw 10mm - New
Commodore 64C Keyboard-to-bracket screw - NewUsed to attach the keyboard unit to the metal mounting brackets in the C64C.
Pair of keyboard support brackets for C64C - Common short board
Spare bar plastic insert clip - White type Type 1
Support bracket for Space Bar - Type 1
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