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First post, by Susanin79

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Hi all,

A colleague gifted me this interesting 286 portable. It hasn’t booted for a long time, so I’m starting a restoration/resurrection thread. I’ll document the entire process, share photos, measurements, and (hopefully) some background info I can gather about this model.

WALTERS LP-3300. Estimated production: ~1989
Also seen under other badges / references:

  • WALKOM LP-3300
  • ABS LP-3300
  • Modern Computer Corp. LP-3300 (OEM)

Current configuration (as received)

  • CPU: AMD 80286, 12 MHz
  • FPU: Intel 80287XL
  • RAM: 4 MB DIP (appears to be an owner upgrade)
  • Chipset: Suntac ST62C00x
  • Display: EGA LCD (720×400 text)
  • HDD: Seagate ST1239A, 211 MB, 3.5" half-height, AT/IDE (owner upgrade)
  • Floppy: internal 3.5", external 5.25" support
  • Battery: 12 V, 3 Ah (original pack present, condition unknown)
  • Keyboard: full-size QWERTY
  • External video: monitor output supports MDA/CGA/EGA (to be confirmed during testing)
  • Extension 8 and 16 bit ISA slots