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> From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn_at_ricochet.net>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Recent findings
> Date: Friday, September 11, 1998 7:13 PM
>
> I managed to pick up a Fora LP-386c mini-lunchbox (kinda like some of the
> Compaq's). Dated 1989, so almost classic, and my first "F" computer!
>
> Also, I got a Powerbook 140, which needs work on the screen, but
otherwise
> seems (afaik) okay. Anyone know how to remove the screen on this?
Inside,
> it has some interesting connectors. There are some flat... hmmm..
plastic
> strips with traces on them (kinda like ultra-flat ribbon cables?) that go
> into what look like IDC connectors. Only, you pull up on the top rim of
> the IDC-like things, and that releases the ends of the flat things.
> Surprised the heck out of me when I was (gently!) trying to pull the
whole
> thing off. 8^)
Those are the same type of connectors that the keyboard on my PS/2 L40sx
uses.
>
> Along with that was a Powerbook Duo 230 & 280, weird connectors for the
> power supply; looks like an RCA jack. Anyone know what voltage etc, and
> would an RCA plug work?
>
> Lastly, but not least, is probably the coolest item I've found in a while
> -- A Frisbee that says XEROX PARC on it. Very neat!
>
>
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Received on Fri Sep 11 1998 - 21:03:27 BST