Mac Keyboard M7803 USB Upgrade?

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Mac Keyboard M7803 USB Upgrade?

I have an old MAC keyboard, the M7803 model and right now I have it totally pulled apart. Great keyboard but old, started sticking a bit and being clear it really showed up the dirt. 😀

Thing is I like the keyboard and plan to use it a while longer... just curious if there was ever a USB2.0 option? Maybe a replacement part from Mitsumi I could replace this with and get USB2.0 out of it since right now it's USB1.2 or lower.

Long shot I know but, hey, might be something they made for warranty repairs or something.

Thanks

Posted on Jan 20, 2014 10:05 AM

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Answer 1

kaz-k

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Jan 22, 2014 12:23 AM in response to StreetRodder75

No upgrade as far as I know.

I've been using M7803 keyboard with PowerMac G5 which has USB2.0 ports without any problems.

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Answer 2

Jan 22, 2014 6:46 AM in response to kaz-k

Ya, I've had the same post on another forum and seems no updating it... my computer is USB2.0, and the keybard works fine... it's just the 2 USB ports on the keyboard that I wish were faster. Plus not all USB sticks work in the ports because not enough power it seems. was hoping maybe there was a newer model of the keyboard with USB2.0 ports.

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Answer 3

Allan Jones

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Jan 22, 2014 7:06 AM in response to StreetRodder75

The power issue is not completely cured on newer USB2 keyboards. I have one Apple board that will accept USB2 flash drives and my camera transer cable without problems. Another of the same model will not; it gives the low-power message even for a simple flash drive.

If transfers are your primary issue, a compact powered USB 2 hub is a great solution. I have this one:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/USB2HB7PRO/

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Answer 4

Jan 22, 2014 7:28 AM in response to Allan Jones

Naw... I know hubs are an option, that or just a 4' extension cable on my desk, but was hoping to avoid more cables and clutter on an already cluttered desk. The 2 USB ports are super convienient, and easy to get at vs the newer keyboards, figured if a way to update it I'd do it. If I were better with electronics I'm sure there is a way to gut a USB hub and fit it in there and wire the ports to it instead, which I'd try if I had a 2nd keyboard as a guineapig. 😀

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