Re: The old Tankraider.com DOS Palmtop website is back

Posted on 2022-02-22, 04:49

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by kleung21

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Many thanks for bringing it back online. After all these years, it's still helpful. I just got a Sharp PC3000 that I need to work on. I also sold a Tidalwave Ps1000 and I'm sure the new owner will be thankful to have the resource.

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Re: Compaq LTE Elite 4/50cx - how to get PCMCIA=> CF support?

Posted on 2022-02-21, 06:40

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by kleung21

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I managed to get the PCMCIA slot working in the end ATAENAB did work in dos Installed Windows 95 and that has the correct drivers to detect and load PCMCIA Forgot to report your solution to get this working in DOS. I have LTE ELITE 4/75 too that I wanted to use PCMCIA CF adapter working. Cheers, Hi …

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Re: PCMCIA Sound Cards

Posted on 2022-02-20, 20:33

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by kleung21

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I have a Compaq LTE Elite 4/50cx Laptop ( ) and I got it working with an Eigerlab/Fujitsu 16 bit stereo sound card. I'm using the pcmcia drivers that come with the Compaq Softpaq drivers (sp1250). The fujitsu/eigermedia drivers install fine and FM audio is working with basic installation. Windows …

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Re: Updating BIOS on Compaq LTE Elite (not lite) with dead floppy and CF-IDE adapter

Posted on 2022-02-20, 07:49

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by kleung21

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I only see one post. More context? Does the mobo have a removable chip? Programmer could maybe do the trick also. No need for a programmer. Not sure if the bios was on a removable chip and I don't have an eeprom programmer. The BIOS updates were designed to be run from the integrated floppy drive ( …

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Re: Compaq LTE Lite 4/33c parts, drivers and BIOS

Posted on 2022-02-20, 07:28

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by kleung21

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Here's how to get Compaq LTE Lite drivers. compaq-logo-vogons.png Tip: This trick works for almost all older Compaq products. 1) The original Compaq driver/utility download page is in the archive. It's tricky to use, but this is what worked for me. Click here for the Compaq.com version and here for …

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Updating BIOS on Compaq LTE Elite (not lite) with dead floppy and CF-IDE adapter

Posted on 2022-02-20, 07:27

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by kleung21

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Thank you es1s for the amazing archive link at the in the Compaq LTE Lite Bios thread I wanted to add to the knowledge base. Check out the other LTE Lite thread on how to download all the original softpaqs from the archives.... DO NOT USE THIS PROCEDURE ON THE COMPAQ LTE Lite. The Lite apparently …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-19, 02:22

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by kleung21

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Compaq LTE Elite (4/50cx) – how to get the PCMCIA working in Dos 6.2/windows 3.1 This laptop has a 486 dx2-50 cpu, 16 bit PCMCIA and an active TFT screen. They are also known for using the Citizen W1D belt-driven floppy drives (which need recap & belt) which have ALL died by this time unlike some of …

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Re: PCMCIA Sound Cards

Posted on 2022-02-18, 08:40

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by kleung21

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Here is the pinout Thank you for the amazing tips. I bought the Margi DVD-to-GO PCMCIA adapter that came with a multimedia (4 port rca + 1 s-video output cable) as a gamble. It arrived and after some initial difficulties getting pcmcia recognized in dos on a Compaq LTE 4/50cx; I managed to get it …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-13, 19:32

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by kleung21

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You wiped the primary DOS partition but it's possible maybe the diag partition was still there? I put the exact same caddy/adapter/card combo in a different laptop (Compaq LTE 5000) and it boots fine. Final thought, maybe throw out some messages on the "Compaq LTE & Armada Owners" facebook group. …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-13, 09:11

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by kleung21

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You wiped the primary DOS partition but it's possible maybe the diag partition was still there? I put the exact same caddy/adapter/card combo in a different laptop (Compaq LTE 5000) and it boots fine. Sorry for the bad news but... Honestly, it feels like an incompatible CF card or adapter. OR …

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Re: PCMCIA Sound Cards

Posted on 2022-02-13, 02:01

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by kleung21

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Here is an example, this cable has the same 15 pin connector, and most probably can be adapted to be used with your card. The only concern is whether all necessary lines are connected. I assume 11 out of 15 are connected, pretty good chances. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115244070941?_trkparms=amclksrc …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-13, 01:51

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by kleung21

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No , the hard drive/CF card was fdisk wiped and formatted when I did the install . Ensure that the card / configuration boots in another system if you have access to one for testing. If you follow the links on CF cards; I believe some have to be set to boot / fixed disk mode somehow but it's always …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-12, 20:30

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by kleung21

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I've gotten those to work before too. Just make sure the jumper is set correctly (master/slave) or try both positions. I tried that, in the master/slave position I get the 1790 Disk 0 Error but in any other position (or removed completely) it gets the disk controller error, so I guess it must be …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-12, 10:12

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by kleung21

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Thanks, looks like those Syba adapters aren't available in UK where I am, can only find these which I am using at the moment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B098D9MZ5H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I guess I can give a 512 MB "industrial" CF card a try. I've gotten those to …

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Re: PCMCIA Sound Cards

Posted on 2022-02-12, 09:35

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by kleung21

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It should not be difficult to build a dongle for Fujitsu card. It uses a standard Hirose (HRS) 15 pin connector. The part numbers that you need are NX30TA-15PAA and NX-15T-CV Not sure they are still available, though. Mouser and Digikey used to have them. You can check my thread about similar …

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Re: (Factory image) Compaq LTE Elite 4/75CX Laptop (90s) with Windows 3.1

Posted on 2022-02-11, 22:51

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by kleung21

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This is a late reply but the Compaq LTE Elite only support 1gb CF cards or smaller. Anything larger than that will give you trouble/not boot. I used anoter laptop to install dos/windows setup files on the CF and then transferred it to run/install on the LTE Elite. It worked. This guy made some …

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Re: PCMCIA Sound Cards

Posted on 2022-02-11, 22:44

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by kleung21

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So, I got a hold of a PCMCIA Fujitsu Stereo sound card..... BUT, it's missing the dongle Can any of my fellow vogons' colleagues suggest a way to rebuild the dongle or is it just a fool's errand. It's a shame since these cards are so rare and so in demand.! It should not be difficult to build a …

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Re: PCMCIA Sound Cards

Posted on 2022-02-11, 06:50

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by kleung21

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So, I got a hold of a PCMCIA Fujitsu Stereo sound card..... BUT, it's missing the dongle Can any of my fellow vogons' colleagues suggest a way to rebuild the dongle or is it just a fool's errand. It's a shame since these cards are so rare and so in demand.!

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Re: Compaq LTE Elite 4/50cx - how to get PCMCIA=> CF support?

Posted on 2022-02-07, 08:14

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by kleung21

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I managed to get the PCMCIA slot working in the end ATAENAB did work in dos Installed Windows 95 and that has the correct drivers to detect and load PCMCIA

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Re: HELP - Compaq LTE Elite 4/50cx - how to repair/replace hard drive flex cable/caddy.

Posted on 2022-02-07, 08:12

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by kleung21

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Hi there, I'm in a similar boat... or a bit worse - I have no caddy at all, and am trying to figure out the easiest storage solution. Can anyone recommend anything? I have an LTE 5400. I attached an image of the port in the hard drive bay. ty! ^_^ -Erika I'm afraid that the hard drive sleds are …

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