Dell KB216

Dell KB216

Model no.	KB216
Part number	Various
Branding	Dell
Manufacturer	Silitek
Layouts	ISO, ANSI
Keyswitches	Rubber dome
Keycaps	Pad-printed chiclet
Interface	USB
Introduced	2016?
Supersedes	Dell KB212

Dell KB216 is a model of keyboard shipped by Dell with their OptiPlex computers. This version has chiclet keys.

Description

The layout is non-standard. There are two Fn keys: one between the Ctrl and Windows keys on the left, and one in place of the right Windows key. Print Screen, Scroll Lock and Pause/Break are moved to the Fn layer of Insert/Home/Page Up, freeing up those key positions for mute, reduce volume and increase volume respectively. Fn+F9–F12 provides search, previous track, play/pause and next track. Fn+F1 is sleep, and Fn+Esc is marked with a padlock.

The legends are pad printed with prominent selective image coatings, and the Fn layer legends are in bright blue ink. The top row (Esc/function keys) uses reduced size keycaps compared to the rest of the keyboard.

The Silitek version has a fairly mushy feel. There should be a second source of this model, but it has yet to be identified.

Variants

Dell part	Dell model	Variant	OEM model
0RX6RM	KB216-BK-UK	Black, UK English	KB216t (externally), SK8123 (internally)

Gallery

July 2016 example

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  Top
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  Box
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  Korea Certification details
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  Box label

November 2016 example

The PCB in this instance was supplied by Leo Electronics Inc (UL File Number E108570). PCB production date was the 42nd week 2016. The PCB also bears the date 2014-12-26.

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  Silitek model inscription
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  Dell label
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  Keycaps, domes and stabilisers
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  Keycap undersides and keycap slots
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  Controller assembly
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  Controller PCB, top
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  Controller PCB, bottom
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  Membrane markings
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  Membrane detail