Needed: rom for Model 100

From: James L. Rice <jrice_at_texoma.net>
Date: Sun Nov 2 11:40:25 1997

Charles P. Hobbs wrote:

> On Sat, 1 Nov 1997, Marvin wrote:
>
> > Charles P. Hobbs wrote:
> >
> > > Hi folks. I picked up a Tandy Model 100 laptop computer from a
> local
> > > thrift store a few days ago, for about $9. So far so good, but it
> doesn't
> > > have any ROM's in it (both sockets on the bottom of the machine
> are empty)
>
> >
> > The two sockets on the bottom of the machine can be empty and the
> machine
> > should still work. One of the sockets is for additional program
> ROMs while
> > the second 40 pin (I think) socket is used to connect to
> peripherals. I
> > have one model 100 that has no display when I turn it on, but after
> waiting
> > a few minutes, the display begins to show.
>
> I haven't tried that. How long does that take?
>
> > I am assuming you have tried
> > both types of reset: 1) the reset button on the back, and 2) holding
>
> > shift/pause while turning the machine on.
>
> I tried the reset button, I didn't know anything about shift/pause.
> What
> does that do?
>
> > Does the display show anything
> > when the contrast knob is turned?
>
> The contrast knob doesn't do anything . . .

   Take th emachine apart and clean the LCD connections to the
motherboard. If the batteries have ever leaked, this connection is very
prone to corrosion.

James
Received on Sun Nov 02 1997 - 11:40:25 GMT