Nearly on topic-ish. Digital HiNote VP laptop

From: John Allain <allain_at_panix.com>
Date: Sat Apr 24 15:36:17 2004

> There are a lot of old laptops marooned in this state (no AC adapter,
> battery dead)

Yeah, I have some trouble walking past. I have a 30 minute to repair rule.
No progress in 30 minutes, it goes back to the dump.
Fastest fix: rip open the battery pack, put 12V (typically) regulated in on
the two leads that are indicated by the wiring.

BTW I've found that the Jehova's Witnesses that I chat up (or vice-versa)
are a good sink for the older systems that shouldnt've been thrown.
I believe you probably should listen to the religious message first though,
then switch to this topic.

John A.
Received on Sat Apr 24 2004 - 15:36:17 BST