486's that valuable??

[cbmeeks]

The other day I was looking for a HDD for my portable, but why does a 25 year old HDD cost 3x as much as a new one???
I have a x86 motherboard from 1997 but I'm having tough luck finding parts for it.

I'm in the same situation. I'm having a hard time finding some basic parts for my 486 that I want to build. Like an IDE controller that isn't insanely expensive or completely void of all make/model numbers.

[Floopy]

I really like the Apple IIc, it's just so compact.

[Floopy]

The other day I was looking for a HDD for my portable, but why does a 25 year old HDD cost 3x as much as a new one???
I have a x86 motherboard from 1997 but I'm having tough luck finding parts for it.

I'm in the same situation. I'm having a hard time finding some basic parts for my 486 that I want to build. Like an IDE controller that isn't insanely expensive or completely void of all make/model numbers.

The cheapest way I find parts is usually asking older people if they have any. They are usually happy to find someone who will take them. Although it's a bit hard finding these people sometimes.

[Bobbi]

I guess I really like the idea of all those expansion slots in the //e! I had a II+ for many years as a kid.

The //c is nice, but the slots are a big part of what the Apple II is all about IMO. (Also all the //c machines I see these days are very yellow, while the //e I just bought looks to be pristine.)

[Floopy]

I guess I really like the idea of all those expansion slots in the //e! I had a II+ for many years as a kid.

The //c is nice, but the slots are a big part of what the Apple II is all about IMO. (Also all the //c machines I see these days are very yellow, while the //e I just bought looks to be pristine.)

I do like the IIe, but I don't have the budget for expansion slots. Most of all I like the small form factor (the handle too). If I do come across any Apple II for a decent price though I will pick it up. My only issue is that my shop is running out of space

[cbmeeks]

I own several IIe's. I just bought some more prototype boards for the IIe. I hope to build another Mockingboard board soon. In fact, I'm working on an experimental audio board for the VIC-20. If that works out, I'm going to take the same technique over to the IIe.

[Bobbi]

I have been reading your postings on comp.sys.apple2 cbmeeks

[Floopy]

I own several IIe's. I just bought some more prototype boards for the IIe. I hope to build another Mockingboard board soon. In fact, I'm working on an experimental audio board for the VIC-20. If that works out, I'm going to take the same technique over to the IIe.

I wish I owned more old stuff (software, hardware, random parts, tools), sadly when you're in college you can't afford to buy yourself a SX-64 anytime soon.

[Floopy]

I guess this would be appropriate to post this here...

Today I checked my 286 and 486 PC to see the barrel batteries. Well ones starting to leak and I need to find someway of replacing it?
What can I do, is there replacement batteries or should I try another battery type? Has anyone tried this before?????

Aside from that, I found a solution to my HDD problem. Instead of using a 80 MB hard disk drive I just went with a Compact flash card adapter.
I do have a new issue though; my floppy drive on my portable happens to be dead so I need to find a replacement beige FDD.

If you have any solutions to my issues I would be glad to know.

[cbmeeks]

I guess this would be appropriate to post this here...

Today I checked my 286 and 486 PC to see the barrel batteries. Well ones starting to leak and I need to find someway of replacing it?
What can I do, is there replacement batteries or should I try another battery type? Has anyone tried this before?????

Aside from that, I found a solution to my HDD problem. Instead of using a 80 MB hard disk drive I just went with a Compact flash card adapter.
I do have a new issue though; my floppy drive on my portable happens to be dead so I need to find a replacement beige FDD.

If you have any solutions to my issues I would be glad to know.

I would definitely cut those barrel batteries off. I've seen those leak many times. They are the worst.

I believe you can replace them with "coin-cell" type batteries assuming you can get an adapter or coin-cell holder. Of course, you'll have to match the voltage. If you replace them with a barrel type, I would try and find a holder to solder on so that the battery can be removed for storage.

[RobertBe]

I would only be interested in the Commodore 486 laptop.

Writing from Portland, Oregon,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

P.S. At this year's CommVEx, attendees were amazed at the Commodore PC20-III on exhibit. They didn't know that CBM made MS-DOS machines.

[Floopy]

I would only be interested in the Commodore 486 laptop.

Writing from Portland, Oregon,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm

P.S. At this year's CommVEx, attendees were amazed at the Commodore PC20-III on exhibit. They didn't know that CBM made MS-DOS machines.

COMMODORE MADE DOS MACHINES!!! I never knew that. I need to look into that more.

Update: I got a new floppy drive for a few dollars.

[Floopy]

I guess this would be appropriate to post this here...

Today I checked my 286 and 486 PC to see the barrel batteries. Well ones starting to leak and I need to find someway of replacing it?
What can I do, is there replacement batteries or should I try another battery type? Has anyone tried this before?????

Aside from that, I found a solution to my HDD problem. Instead of using a 80 MB hard disk drive I just went with a Compact flash card adapter.
I do have a new issue though; my floppy drive on my portable happens to be dead so I need to find a replacement beige FDD.

If you have any solutions to my issues I would be glad to know.

I would definitely cut those barrel batteries off. I've seen those leak many times. They are the worst.

I believe you can replace them with "coin-cell" type batteries assuming you can get an adapter or coin-cell holder. Of course, you'll have to match the voltage. If you replace them with a barrel type, I would try and find a holder to solder on so that the battery can be removed for storage.

I have some dead motherboards with CR3032 battery holders. I think I will un-solder them and put them in, the pain is that the motherboard is in my portable so I will have to do alot of unscrewing.

[Floopy]

Found this neat little guide, this person clearly explains what I need to do on my 286 and 486
http://pc-restorer.com/replacing-cmos-b ... n-old-pcs/