From: Tim Shoppa <shoppa(a)alph02.triumf.ca> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers

Subject: Re: IBM XT Parts Date: Sunday, July 06, 1997 12:45 AM > Does anyone know of a good second hand supplier of parts for XT's? > I need a replacement keyboard, and would prefer to get an original > replacement. Would also like to know where to get things like

Stuff like you want isn't usually carried by the mainstream merchandisers. (Though I'd expect you could find XT keyboards without too much difficulty; I remember buying some keyboards at Fry's

last year that were switchable between XT and AT via a little slide switch on the bottom.) You're best bet is to hit the electronic surplus stores in your area and dig through their bins. Here in Vancouver, there's a place called "Computer Warehouse" which has an excellent supply of XT- and AT-era hardware, including floppies, controller cards, and MFM drives. When I lived in LA, All Electronics (especially their big store on Oxnard in Van Nuys) was a good source of this stuff. University and school surplus auctions are also a good place to find this sort of stuff. Tell us where you are and someone local to you may be able to point you in the right direction. Tim.