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Yesterday, 10:59 PM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread XTIDE tech support thread in Vintage Computer Hardware

Got the XT-CF installed in my Compaq Portable and it ain't working. It sees the card and formats, but upon formatting completion, it shows an error...

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Yesterday, 01:49 PM

wa2flq replied to a thread RL02 reading problem ? in DEC

You can directly boot RT-11 from other RL drives #'s, provided the bootstrap supports it. The picture does show the console emulator attempting to...

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Yesterday, 01:17 PM

wa2flq replied to a thread RL02 reading problem ? in DEC

First halt the processor and dump out the first few addresses and note the halt address…. If there is a o240 @0, then it is likely the 11/34a loaded...

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March 3rd, 2021, 10:56 PM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread OEMs & clones on eBay (continuous listings) in Vintage Computer Auctions

8088 Compaq Portable 1 (dual FDD): https://www.ebay.com/itm/294043909561 8088 Compaq Portable Plus (single FDD, 10MB HDD):...

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March 3rd, 2021, 04:14 PM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

Cleaned the corrosion off of the MF-100 card and I've yet to test it to see what happens.

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March 2nd, 2021, 03:08 AM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

The keyboard has been repaired successfully, but one of the mounts snapped off of the housing and that needs repair before I did the foam and foil...

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March 2nd, 2021, 02:27 AM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Why the bleep is eBay so expensive?? in PCs and Clones

Or possibly because of the pandemic they jack up the prices because they have to pay bills or rent somehow.

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March 1st, 2021, 11:14 PM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Why the bleep is eBay so expensive?? in PCs and Clones

You would have to thank LGR and 8-Bit (1-Byte) Guy for getting the prices driving up a long stretch. I was lucky to get the Compaq Portable 1 for...

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March 1st, 2021, 04:37 PM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

I'll post photos soon once I get everything fixed up and planning on sprucing up the system with cleaning and retr0briting of the keys (gotta get...

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March 1st, 2021, 11:55 AM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

I was thinking about making a modern PCB using an IBM Model F layout (buckling spring keys) and see how that works (was thinking about 3D printing...

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March 1st, 2021, 03:12 AM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

Got both of the floppy drives working by using machine oil in the spindle motors and greased the rails with White Lithium Grease. Formatted a...

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February 28th, 2021, 02:40 AM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

Progress on the computer: the HardCard 20 has been successfully repaired and it boots up. The keyboard's foam contact pads are disintegrated and...

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February 26th, 2021, 11:27 PM

retro-pc_user started a thread Compaq Portable 1 adventures: testing and repairs in PCs and Clones

Got a Compaq Portable 1 that has the dual floppy drive configuration and has the following installed internally: 1) RAM expansion + RTC + Serial...

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February 26th, 2021, 08:16 AM

wa2flq replied to a thread RX01 floppy drive adventures in DEC

There is also EK-0RX02-TM-001_RX02_Tech_Oct78 for which there are better imaged. The mechanical layout seems unchanged from the RX01. The supersonic...

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February 26th, 2021, 07:03 AM

wa2flq replied to a thread RX01 floppy drive adventures in DEC

Have you looked at EK-RX01-OP-001_RX11UM_Nov76? Jerry

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February 26th, 2021, 01:48 AM

retro-pc_user replied to a thread Compaq Portable Plus Rev C BIOS fix for error 401 in PCs and Clones

Gorgeous. Going to diagnose my newly acquired Portable 1 that has a dual 360KB drive setup and a HardCard (might pull the data off of it if it...

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