Re: Steps to restore an IBM Thinkpad 755CD?

Posted on 2021-08-25, 08:36

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And to the insides... It looks like an early 1996 model with a Ni-MH battery. The HDD is missing and I do not have a replacement for it yet so it'll be a while until I can really get to tinker with this yet. I'm very curious to see if this boots into BIOS or not. The main battery seems in good …

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Re: Steps to restore an IBM Thinkpad 755CD?

Posted on 2021-08-25, 08:23

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First pics from opening up and upon closer inspection, it is a 755CX model ( https://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/ShowDoc.wss?docURL=/common/ssi/rep_ca/1/897/ENUS195-131/index.html ). This makes me simultaneously happy in that the CX are Pentium models which means Li-ion batteries are standard or …

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Steps to restore an IBM Thinkpad 755CD / 755CX

Posted on 2021-08-24, 13:57

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I finally got my hands on my Thinkpad 755CX today, after several weeks of shipping domestic within US before being forwarded to my current home in Hong Kong. The power supply (a new Yustda unit from Amazon) and laptop arrived on the same day coincidentally so it was a good day of unboxing. This is …

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Re: Best LCD with crt quality

Posted on 2021-08-23, 14:36

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Apologies for the old thread revival but it is pretty much the exact thread I’d post today. Due to current space restrictions I’m looking to pick up a late 1990s-early 2000s 17 or 19” beige LCD that comes close to CRT in terms of resolution and refresh rate, particularly for DOS gaming. Has anyone …

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Re: Which SCSI cables do I need?

Posted on 2021-08-16, 05:47

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I’m thinking I’d lean towards having two separate cables. And boy am I glad I asked this question because coming from someone who only knows IDE and SATA, this is nothing simple. Thanks for all the input, everyone. Some reading to be done…

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Re: Windows 95 setup guide, (updates inbound!)

Posted on 2021-08-15, 15:49

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I love finding threads like this. Thank you for all the hard work and experimentation!

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Re: What case do you prefer?

Posted on 2021-08-15, 15:24

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For Pentium 1 and earlier, I lean for desktop cases all the way. They evoke so many memories and an added benefit is they raise the monitor to a good eye level. Pentium II onwards was / is for me the era of the mid-tower. Later on, SLI and the need for multiple audio sample storage (I had 6 320GB …

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Re: The case for using modern PSUs with retro / vintage systems.

Posted on 2021-08-15, 15:19

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I picked up a used FSP300-60PLN off eBay a few months ago knowing it had good specs on the 5V rail. However, the latest version I could find was the -60ATV model. I found a new one advertised at a reasonable price and ordered that as well, with the used PLN as backup. I’m not sure how period …

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Which SCSI cables do I need?

Posted on 2021-08-15, 15:09

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I’m planning to use an Adaptec 2940U2W with the following hardware but as it’s my first time at the SCSI rodeo, I want to make sure I’ve got the correct cables to go with it all. I believe both of the parts below are 68-pin so would all I need are two of the following cables? And to maximise SCSI …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-08-14, 13:35

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Future OS for my 97-98 build. Original nuttah, first editions! • Roland MA-12C • Intergraph ConcertMaster Multimedia keyboard • Plextor PX-20TSi SCSI CD-ROM 12/20x • Windows 98 First Edition

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Re: What speaker setup are you using on your vintage machine?

Posted on 2021-08-14, 12:39

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I know this is specifically for vintage / retro rigs but figured people may still be interested in modern audio gear as well. For the main modern rig in my signature, I connect via WIFI to a pair of green KEF LSX designed by Michael Young. Now that I’ve gone for a predominately white theme for my …

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pixelatedscraps all builds, rigs and works in progress (WIP) 2021 edition

Posted on 2021-08-14, 07:01

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I’m extremely jealous of some of the other builds that some have painstakingly spent many hours, weeks and years putting together. What I have, though by current standards is near to the consumer cutting edge (I run a photography studio, we are always upgrading), my retro / vintage collection is …

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Re: What speaker setup are you using on your vintage machine?

Posted on 2021-08-13, 15:34

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Reviving this as I'm having a hard time choosing between the following: - Bose Video Roommate - Bose Mediamate - Roland MA-12C Aside from aesthetics (they all have their qualities) and sound quality, there is a very obvious price difference between the MA-12C and the two Bose models. I have heard …

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Re: Period correct balls out SCSI drive for 1997-1998 build?

Posted on 2021-08-13, 12:56

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Nah, I’m good with anything. I’m in this for nostalgia and accuracy. I want my 3-year old’s eventual first PC games to be played on this thing and boy do I plan on him appreciating modern technology. This build is not for convenience but a time capsule of what a computer was from that time period. …

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Re: Period correct balls out SCSI drive for 1997-1998 build?

Posted on 2021-08-13, 01:08

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Ok good to know, thanks for the advice and info. Guess I’ll keep hunting to find a matching backup drive. Depending on which drive you get, make sure you pick the correct HBA. The fastest scsi-drives around this time peaked around 40MB/s, so unless you want to saturate the bus, pick an u2w …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-08-12, 13:58

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9.1GB Seagate Cheetah 10k SCSI drive for my ultimate late ‘97-early ‘98 build. InWin A500 with assorted innards to go into the spares box. All about that case!

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Re: Period correct balls out SCSI drive for 1997-1998 build?

Posted on 2021-08-12, 08:58

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Ok good to know, thanks for the advice and info. Guess I’ll keep hunting to find a matching backup drive.

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Re: Period correct balls out SCSI drive for 1997-1998 build?

Posted on 2021-08-12, 06:28

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Are there equivalent models from IBM, Fujitsu, Maxtor that are on par with the Cheetah ST39102LW? I’m trying to get a second disk to clone the entire system over to as backup but can’t find two ST39102LW at good prices.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2021-08-12, 01:29

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Been on a bit of a tear recently, must be the continued social restrictions and lack of travel. Picked up, in no particular order, the following: Compaq LTE 5200 IBM Thinkpad 755CD InWin A500 (it came bundled with a PIII-800Mhz (Celeron?), an Asus P3B-F, 384MB RAM, a 13GB Maxtor HDD and an LG …

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Re: Period correct balls out SCSI drive for 1997-1998 build?

Posted on 2021-08-11, 18:39

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Awesome, lifesaver. In terms of cables if I went for the LW HD68p, would I just be needing a standard 80/68p male to 68p female?

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