Re: Should I use Win98 or XP for my Build?

Posted on 2022-06-14, 18:48

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by Strahssis

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Long as I can run the games I listed in Win98SE I guess I'll go with that then. All I'm focused on is getting the best performance with the hardware I'll have, don't want to install XP if it's just gonna bring down the overall performance. Windows XP is a lot heavier to run than Windows 98, they …

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Re: Compaq SLT/286 hard drive replacement

Posted on 2022-06-14, 18:06

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Thank you for your replies. The power connector pinout is different yes, I figured that one out with the multimeter. I guess the OEM-check explains why the Apple hard drive didn't work. I looked up those WD CF-cards, but they are like $50 and I can't find them on the used market. I ordered some more …

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Re: Compaq SLT/286 hard drive replacement

Posted on 2022-06-12, 22:16

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Well, I tried a few things, but with no success. I tried replacing the hard drive with a CF-to-IDE card, while setting the drive type manually to Type 2 (21,4 MB) in the Compaq setup. I tried both a 64 MB and 128 MB CF card. One gave me a 1781 error and the other one a 1782 (see the pictures) on …

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Re: Looking for a Casio GZ-50M, GZ-30M or GZ-70SP that I can buy.

Posted on 2022-06-07, 17:09

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Hi Strahssis , I am not able to use pm feature to send message, please leave me your email address in pm message and I will send you pics of gz-70sp I sent you the PM. If by any means you can't view it, you can find my public e-mail address on the about-page of my YouTube channel: https://www. …

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Re: Looking for a Casio GZ-50M, GZ-30M or GZ-70SP that I can buy.

Posted on 2022-06-03, 17:27

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Yeah and then you just need to be fast. As I said, I check daily, but reading this topic it seems like I missed a ton of opportunities the past few months. 😜

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Re: Technics SM-AC1200. What is this part?

Posted on 2022-06-03, 14:03

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Thank you for your help. Then I won't have to replace them until they show any sign of leakage, which they don't momentarily. 😀

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Technics SM-AC1200. What is this part?

Posted on 2022-06-03, 13:02

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Hi everyone, I recently obtained a Technics SM-AC1200 and today I was checking the insides in order to see if anything needs maintenance. Ever since I saw a post on VOGONS about a SC-55 with a leaking battery, I have been checking all my MIDI devices to see if they have a battery or not. In this …

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Re: Looking for a Casio GZ-50M, GZ-30M or GZ-70SP that I can buy.

Posted on 2022-06-02, 18:38

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The item is out of stock because I bought it immediately after I received the PM from Shponglefan about it. I only now have the time to reply on VOGONS. Thank you very much for your help! I guess I got lucky today. I feel like I overpaid for it by a lot, but hey, if you really want something you …

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Re: Looking for a Casio GZ-50M, GZ-30M or GZ-70SP that I can buy.

Posted on 2022-06-02, 12:00

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Thanks for your reply! It wasn't stated in the terms of use that I couldn't make a topic like this, so I thought it was okay. But now I know and I won't make a similar topic in the future. Sorry for the inconvenience. Anyways, thank you for the information. Now I know not to look for the GZ-30M and …

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Looking for a Casio GZ-50M, GZ-30M or GZ-70SP that I can buy.

Posted on 2022-06-02, 11:18

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Hi everyone, I have been looking for a Casio GZ-50M, GZ-30M or GZ-70Sp ever since I got into MIDI. I instantly fell in love with the device since I first heard some recordings of it on YouTube. Logically I have been checking FromJapan, eBay, eBay Kleinanzeigen, Vinted, Etsy, 2dehands and Marktplaats …

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Re: Compaq SLT/286 hard drive replacement

Posted on 2022-06-02, 11:01

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That does help a lot, thank you very much! 😀

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Compaq SLT/286 hard drive replacement

Posted on 2022-06-01, 22:48

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Hi everyone, I started working on a Compaq SLT/286 today. I already successfully did the Dallas clock battery mod so I can use a normal CMOS battery. I ran a cable to a place easily accessible from the outside and I put some RCA connectors in between, so the battery will be easy to disconnect and …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2022-06-01, 22:35

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Yesterday I received my Yamaha QY-8, imported from Japan. It was a steal for only €13,-. It is in great condition and it still had the factory screen protector on it. I cleaned it up nicely and I desoldered the backup battery. I'm not gonna compose any songs on it in the near future that need to be …

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Re: Olivetti Philos 20 | Information and repair story

Posted on 2022-05-28, 19:27

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This should be my final update on this project, since I finished the hardware side of things now. Since my last post I haven't seen the sync error even once, so I guess the new capacitor fixed the problem. After the presence of the new capacitor it has only shown the sync error when the CMOS battery …

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Re: Compaq ProLinea 4/25s - Seems to be dead, ideas?

Posted on 2022-05-28, 19:08

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Ah that's very nice! I should've known that, since most of my Compaqs don't have electrolytics either. I don't have an oscilloscope, so I can't tell you how to do that. I have sadly always been limited to just replacing the oscillators and see what happens.

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Re: compaq 7792dmt !

Posted on 2022-05-26, 22:13

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On a quick search already found this one for you: Looking for Drivers: S3 Aurora64V+ video card on Compaq Presario 3020 All in One

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Re: compaq 7792dmt !

Posted on 2022-05-26, 22:07

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If I can't find the drivers for the laptop itself, I will usually just look up a specifications sheet and search for all the hardware drivers individually. Usually drivers will turn up then. Have you tried this approach yet? I added the specification sheet for your laptop in the attachments. Good …

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Re: Compaq ProLinea 4/25s - Seems to be dead, ideas?

Posted on 2022-05-26, 22:00

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That no life + pop in the PC speaker sounds like a similar issue I have had on an Olivetti before, although I can't confirm since I didn't have a POST card to work with at the time. Have you tried checking the oscillators and the capacitors yet?

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Re: Need help with adding a smd capacitor on Voodoo 5 card

Posted on 2022-05-26, 21:55

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That's a good soldering job, probably wasn't easy. Well done! Let's hope the card will live on for long. 😀

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Re: Olivetti Philos 20 | Information and repair story

Posted on 2022-05-26, 21:41

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It's time for another update. I replaced the floppy disk cable connector with the one from my Olivetti Philos 48. It appears to be compatible: the laptop reads floppy's perfectly again. I replaced the PC speaker with a new 8Ω speaker. The sound is louder than ever before, so now I can listen to some …

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