Parts for the Commodore Plus 4 Keyboard

Care must be taken when dismantling the Plus 4 keyboard as it contains small parts that are easily lost or broken. There is a tiny spring that connects a grounding pad on the PCB to the metal backplate and there are bubble contacts which can drop out. The power LED needs be unclipped from the front side using a small screwdriver to hold back the locking tab. Finally, beware of the screw between the ribbon cable and caps lock switch - this may be hidden by foam tape.

The internal stems of the key caps are fragile and easily broken when removing them. Heating the area gently with a hairdryer may help prevent them snapping, but its much safer to dismantle the keyboard and pop out the plungers from the back.

Products:

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5 x Plus 4 Keyboard Plunger

Plus 4 Keyboard Plunger - Pack of 5

  • Small plunger with conductive pad used in the +4 keyboard
  • Sold in packs of 5
  • Please check these match the plungers in your keyboard as there are variations.
Price: £ 0.95   Add to cart. (out of stock)
5 x Plus 4 Keyboard Spring

Plus 4 Keyboard Spring - Pack of 5

  • Very light springs as used beneath the Plus4 keycaps
  • Sold in packs of 5
Price: £ 0.50   Add to cart. (4 in stock)
Key Caps for Commodore Plus4 - Grade 1

Spare Key Caps For CBM Plus 4 - Grade 1 - Almost no yellowing

Used key caps from a UK Commodore Plus 4. Plungers are not included and are available separately if required. Support bars are included for those keys that have them. The Space bar is listed separately below. Please check your key caps match those in the photo as there are variations.

The following "Grade 1" keys (which have very little yellowing) are currently available (one of each).  Keys may have minor wear but all print is intact.

Esc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + - =

Control Q W E R T Y U I O P @ £ * Control
RunStop ShLock A S D F G H J K L [ ] Return
C=  Shift Z X C V B N M < > /
Shift

Also:

F1/F4 F2/F5 F3/F6 Help/F7
Arrow Arrow Arrow Arrow

(Arrows are interchangeable)

Please specify which key(s) you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks.

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available)

Price: £ 1.50   Add to cart. (11 in stock)
Key Caps for Commodore Plus4 - Grade 2

Spare Key Caps For CBM Plus 4 - Grade 2 - Light Yellowing

As above but "Grade 2" keys (light yellowing). Please check the fitting (these are the same as those shown above).

Esc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + - = ClrHome InsDel
Control Q W E R T Y U I O P @ £ * Control
RunStop ShLock A S D F G H J K L [ ]   Return
C=  Shift Z X C V B N M < > /
  Shift

Also:

F1/F4 F2/F5 F3/F6 Help/F7
Arrow Arrow Arrow Arrow

(Arrows are interchangeable)

Please specify which key(s) you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks.

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available)

Price: £ 1.00   Add to cart. (25 in stock)
Key Caps for Commodore Plus4 - Grade 3

Spare Key Caps For CBM Plus 4 - Grade 3 - Obvious Yellowing

As above but "Grade 3" keys (obvious yellowing, but not orange!) Please check the fitting - these are the same as those shown above.

Esc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 + - + = ClrHome InsDel
Control Q W E R T Y U I O P @ £ * Control
RunStop ShLock A S D F G H J K L [ ]     Return
C=  Shift Z X C V B N M < > /
    Shift

Also:

F1/F4 F2/F5 F3/F6 Help/F7
Arrow Arrow Arrow Arrow

(Arrows are interchangeable)

Please specify which key(s) you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks.

(Please don't order keys that are not shown in stock above. Also note that only one key cap of each type is available)

Price: £ 0.75   Add to cart. (24 in stock)
Plus 4 bubble pad

Plus 4 bubble key pad

  • As used beneath the cursor and function keys
  • Salvaged part, cleaned and checked for conductivity: OK.
  • Sold individually
Price: £ 0.50   Add to cart. (2 in stock)
Plus 4 Caps Lock Switch

Plus 4 Caps Lock Switch

  • Salvaged part, tested: OK
Price: £ 3.95   Add to cart. (out of stock)
Plus 4 Cursor Plunger

Plus 4 Cursor Plunger 

  • Small plastic insert used under the arrow-shaped cursor keys
  • Sold individually
Price: £ 0.50   Add to cart. (4 in stock)
Plus 4 Keyboard PCB screws - pack of 5

Plus 4 Keyboard PCB screws - pack of 5

  • These are the tiny gold-coloured screws that attach the keyboard PCB to its front plate
  • Sold in packs of 5
Price: £ 0.50   Add to cart. (2 in stock)
Space Bar for Plus 4 - Grade 3

Space Bar for Plus 4 - Grade 3

  • Includes associated anchoring bar, plastic inserts and two springs.
  • Has obvious, even age-yellowing but not is not orange!
Price: £ 2.50   Add to cart. (out of stock)