STM Pied Piper Portable Computer
I am selling this Semi-Tech Microelectronics Pied Piper, a CP/M machine of Canadian origin from 1983. It was billed as a "Portable Computer" and includes a carrying handle to prove it. Like the more...
View ArticleWater and motherboard: Yea or Nay?
Opened up a recently-acquired 5160 IBM and was appalled at the amount of dust inside: more than I have ever seen in a machine. Vacuumed off what I could, stripped the components out and got down to the...
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How much RAM is this? Your help is needed.
Each stick is ? for a total of ? Thank you, Roger20170322_163128.jpg Attached Images 20170322_163128.jpg (97.6 KB)
View ArticleExtracting files off unknown 8 inch disks. Any thoughts
Hi Id be grateful for any guidance or comments anyone could give me on this problem. Guys in the building next door to me (a Science lab) have found some 8 inch floppy disks. They want to see whats...
View ArticleFor Me By Far The Rarest Computer Find!
I visit my local Thrift store a few times a month, or more. This time I was in for a surprise. I saw her as soon as I walked in and fixed my eyes over to the Electronics section. Now I find myself...
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IBM PS2 50Z Parts or repair
Still cleaning house:) Bad hard drive, floppy unknown, post 1780 error code. As shown in the pictures for shipping from ZIP 72041, or the nearest UPS office. 100_2764.jpg 100_2765.jpg 100_2768.jpg...
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WebTV keyboard
Phillips Magavox WebTV keyboard. No system unit For the cost of shipping from ZIP 72041 100_2770.jpg Attached Images 100_2770.jpg (85.0 KB)
View ArticleWTB: Portable computer case. Preferably IBM 5155
Hello. I'm looking for the case of a portable computer. The best would be the case from an IBM 5155, but any portable computer with built in monitor and keyboard at around the same size as the IBM...
View ArticleWindows 95/98 DCC null modem serial cable doesn't go past verifying username...
Hi everyone, I'm trying to set up direct cable connection using null modem serial cable. Host is Asus netbook running Windows 98SE with USB to Serial cable and guest is old Toshiba T2100 laptop running...
View ArticleTape Deck
Anybody in want of an audio cassette deck? I have a JVC KD-V300 here...silver, but looks like a later model with autoreverse, Dolby C, etc. Looks like it needs new belts though. If anyone is...
View ArticleNeed help locating alternative part for vintage Sony trinitron tuner neon bulb
So I have pretty much completely rebuilt two Sony KV-9200 circa 1975 TVs for my Apple II systems. One has two neon bulbs out. The AFT indicator and the UHF channel indicator. I can't seem to find any...
View ArticleTarbell CP/M BIOS origins question
I've been puttering around with the Tarbell CP/M BIOS listings from deramp and the Maslin archives. One BIOS says "CVE IO4 48K CPM V1.4 of 7-20-79/9-5-81". What does CVE IO4 refer to? What is the...
View ArticlePC-DOS 3.30 NOS in shrink wrap
As title says I have a copy of PC-DOS 3.30 still in shrink wrap. Has 3.5 and 5.25 disks in it. $25.00 + shipping.
View ArticleWanted: PowerBook 1400c Case Plastic (Bezel)
I managed to crack my PowerBook 1400c's bezel while working on it and am looking for a replacement. A 1400cs bezel will not work because the window alignment with respect to the LCD is different. I may...
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XT startup questions
Going through a 5160 before applying power: Cleaned out the power supply (see attached) with compressed air, used compressed air followed by ChuckG's method to clean the motherboard. Tested the 5V - to...
View ArticleDG 6030 dual floppy drive
6030 is a 8 inch hard sectored dual drive, anyone know who made these, Shugart or ?
View ArticleWanted : Parts for Tandy 1400 LT Laptop
I have a Tandy 1400 LT laptop with a pair of non-functioning keys. I would like to try to replace them, but I have never seen the switches before. Anyone have a broken or parts only 1400 LT, HD or FD?...
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Came across three PDP-11/20 units today...
Hey all. I'll start off by saying this is my only post ever in the DEC section, as these PDP machines are definitely outside my knowledge range and earlier than anything i tend to collect. I went to a...
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New PET 4016 owner here!
Hey all! Just picked up some systems locally thanks to one of my "wanted" ads on craigslist. Went to check out a pile of stuff which i knew included a PET of some sort. Sure enough a clean model 4016...
View ArticleBoard that (reportedly) can handle 64mb RAM only sees 16mb?
So, I have a DX2-66 plugged into this board here. Specs say it'll handle 64mb, and I have a pair of 32mb EDO sticks I know work, but this system won't see them at all. I plug one stick into any of the...
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