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-The switch was likely in production from 1989 to around 1994. The switch replaced the first generation switch [[:switch:alps_skcm_orange|Alps SKCM Orange]]. It has no relation to [[:switch:alps_skcm_black|SKCM Black]] despite that switch replacing it after its discontinuation.+The switch was likely in production from 1989 to around 1994. The switch replaced the first generation switch [[:switch:alps_skcm_orange|Alps SKCM Orange]]. It has no obvious direct relation to [[:switch:alps_skcm_black|SKCM Black]] despite that switch replacing it after its discontinuation.
  
 The leaf spring that generates the tactile event is noticeably different to that of SKCM Black, having a punched hole in the flat part of the leaf. This leaf spring was also seen in [[:switch:alps_skcm_ivory|SKCM Ivory]]. The leaf spring that generates the tactile event is noticeably different to that of SKCM Black, having a punched hole in the flat part of the leaf. This leaf spring was also seen in [[:switch:alps_skcm_ivory|SKCM Ivory]].
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   * US-made doubleshot Dell AT101s come with SKCM Salmon, whereas doubleshot AT101s made in Japan have SKCM Black.   * US-made doubleshot Dell AT101s come with SKCM Salmon, whereas doubleshot AT101s made in Japan have SKCM Black.
   * No part number has ever been found for SKCM Salmon   * No part number has ever been found for SKCM Salmon
-  * Apple never offered single-keyswitch replacement parts for keyboards with SKCM Salmon, despite offering this in the past. 
  
-Confirmation for this can unfortunately only come from contact with Alps directly, but the preponderance of circumstancial evidence warrants this section.+Confirmation for this can unfortunately only come from contact with Alps directly, but the preponderance of circumstantial evidence warrants this section.
  
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