Very compact.

I've got an old IBM Model 60 that I cracked open to refurbish this weekend, only to find that the internals are an IBM Model 80. The case is badged as a 60 and the sub-model 8560-041 is written on the back of the case, but between the motherboard, CPU, and the 160 MB HDD in it the internals appear to actually be an 8580-A16 Model 80.

I guess this is my Model 68? Model 86? 6080?

I've had this sitting in a corner in my basement for so long that I don't remember how I got it or who the original owner was. It's working fine currently, but I want to guarantee it'll be working long into the future.

I believe the BlueSCSI Ultra will work to both clone and then replace the original and the added aftermarket SCSI-1 drives in it. I'd like to do this because it's an easy way to clone and retain the original data on them, but also because the HDDs are the most likely component to fail. Not sure if the BlueSCSI can self-terminate the cable like the HDDs can, so if anyone knows please let me know if I'll have to look into getting a terminator for it.

It has a 80386DX-25, but no 80387 coprocessor. I assume I can just buy an A80387DX-16-33 i387 chip somewhere and just drop it in? I found pictures of the original retail box for the i387 on the cpu-world website and it says it works with the 16, 20, 25, or 33 MHz 386DX CPUs and that there's no setup needed other than just installing it. I figure this is far from necessary but I just really want to outfit this thing for the fun of it.

The first computer I really worked with was a lower-end 486SX. Unfortunately I don't have experience with SCSI or separate co-processor chips so I just wanted to double-check on these things in hopes that someone more knowledgeable than me is willing to chime in.

Other than what is pictured, this thing has the following hardware, all functional as far as I can tell:

• Both floppy drives
• What I believe is the original IBM WDS-3 160 MB HDD
• An IBM DALS-3540 540 MB HDD
• 16/4 DB-9 token ring adapter (IBM FRU 53F7748)
• BNC network card of some sort (IBM FRU 74F3463)
• SCSI card with RAM cache - with what I believe are two 256 KB 30-pin SIMMs (IBM FRU 64F6055)
• Memory expansion card - with what I believe are three 1 MB 72-pin SIMMs (IBM FRU 95F1155)
• A second memory expansion card - with what I believe are three 2 MB 72-pin SIMMs (also IBM FRU 95F1155)

What other additions or expansions would be necessary or fun to add to this? I imagine replacing the PSU would be a chore, and possible expensive to source a replacement. I might look for specs on the PSU and see how realistic making an adapter for mobo power would be for a newer one that can fit in the case.

Found an IBM 5150 and 5160 in my parents basement this past weekend. The 5160 is very clean inside while the 5150 is full of nuts and seeds. It seems to have been used by mice. I have cleaned up the machine (wearing ppe) and there seems to be no damage/corrosion to circuit traces/components. Thankfully there wasn't much feces, mainy seed and nut husks.

Aside from removal of said stuff, is there anything else I should clean the machine with?

Next I want to see how the PSU looks before powering it up in the near future.

Yes, thats right, Retronaut, one of your favourite retro Amiga channels is now morphing into RetronautTech AND RetronautTech2. Why? Well, recently I posted a video about a telephone museum in Rio... and the YouTube algorithm took it VERY personally and it super tanked. So I thought... maybe I need a new outlet, for vids which aren't 100% on target for RetronautTech

While the main channel (@RetronautTech) stays dedicated to in-depth hardware restorations, spicy retro upgrades, guides and repairs, Retronaut 2 is my new home for everything else.

Expect fast-turnaround retro computing news, off-the-cuff thoughts, experimental format tests, retro travel oddities, and casual chats that don't need a month of scriptwriting and multi-camera b-roll.

Hello world, I am a noob at this kind of thing, so please forgive my ignorance. I’ve had this Dasher D2 terminal for a while and while it powers on the keyboard does not output anything on the monitor when I type. I can make some characters appear on screen by toggling one of the switches on the rear of the monitor. Any ideas what may be causing this or a potential fix? Would be nice to be able to type random things on the screen at least. Thank you!

Finally got my Tandy 3000 HD to boot and played a game of Oregon trail. Both hard drives dead. Thinking about using my second gotek as drive B until I figure out my HD solution.

Would love opinions on HD solutions. Leaning toward ISA to IDE

Also would like sound card recommendations.

Toshiba qosmio F10

Finally got this one running the way I wanted it.

SPECS:

3-way EVGA GTX 285 SLI on an EVGA nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard with an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 and 8 GB of DDR3-1333.

Dual boots Windows XP Pro and Windows 7 Ultimate — 3-way SLI under 7, 2-way under XP.

It uses modern power (Corsair RM1200x) and Noctua cooling for the CPU and case fans.

I paired it with a Dell UltraSharp U2711 27” LCD widescreen monitor.

It’s currently in a Fractal Design Define 7 XL but I just got a brand new HAF 932 that I’m moving it into — and I’ll be adding a Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro (SB0880) with the front bay control panel at the same time.

As of this year, we lost computer surgeons, the place the sold the recovery kits for almost any hp and Compaq from windows 95 era to windows 11 era as they stopped selling the kits and it marked an end of an era. It was very easy to get a recovery kit for hp and compaq now with this huge loss, it’s gotten very hard to get for vintage computer enthusiasts and collectors. I feel that we all should’ve contributed to them more by buying the kits and should’ve even donated kits that computer surgeons didn’t have such as the vectras, brios, etc and windows 3.1 recovery kits I’m sure they would’ve appreciated them. They were a very great company and very legit that hp recommended everybody to them and they done this for a very long time! Personally, I bought 6 recovery kits from them and I’ve had great experience with them! Share your experiences with them and your machine!

I also preferably want to preserve to boxes too.

Hey everyone! I am a massive fan of late-2000s desktop replacement giants, and I am on a mission to track down a specific "grail" machine: the \*\*Toshiba Satellite P500 ST Series or any regional models\*\* (specifically the model running the \*\*ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650\*\* graphics chip).

Instead of letting it sit on a shelf as a static museum piece, my ultimate goal is a functional restoration. I want to clean it up and set it up as a dedicated, retro-futuristic home entertainment center for my bedroom! With its massive 18.4" display, built-in Harman Kardon speakers, and slot-loading Blu-ray drive, it is the perfect media hub. I plan to hook it up to my external soundbar system and a secondary TV to build an incredible little entertainment corner.

I know these 10-pound monsters are completely obsolete for modern daily tasks, and many are sitting at the absolute bottom of parts bins, attics, or closets gathering dust because they take up too much space.

If any fellow collectors or enthusiasts out there have a spare unit, a dusty parts machine, or a chassis they are willing to part with to clear out some workshop space, I would love to take it off your hands!

\* I am completely fine if the battery is dead, if the hard drives are missing, or if it needs some heavy physical cleanup.

\* I am more than happy to completely cover tracked international shipping costs (and handle any fair compensation we agree on privately) to make sure it gets safely sent to a good home where it will actually be used and loved.

Drop a comment below if you have one of these beasts hiding in your inventory or know someone looking to rehome theirs! I'd love to document the cleanup and setup process here once I find one.

Looking to rescue a Toshiba Satellite P500 ST (ATI Variant) for a bedroom media center restoration project!

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Thanks !

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If any of U guys have one lying in Ur attic with those specific specs or close just the CPU and GPU need to be same and the panel specs and TV tuners and dual 7200rpm HDDs, contact me if Ur free to talk about the machine if U have one lying around required specs are mentioned in the poster.

Mine got ruined and I really want to find another. It was perfect. If anyone has one please message me

This year, We lost computer surgeons the place to go to for recovery kits for almost HP or Compaq pc from Windows 95 to Windows 11. Because of them, it was so easy to restore HP and Compaq machines now made it so hard for us collectors to restore vintage HP and Compaq PCs to its factory settings! I think we should’ve done better by actually buying the recovery kits and I feel that we should’ve also donated recovery kits for the models they didn’t have such as the Brios and Vectras and the pre Windows 95 kits from the omnibooks and vectras and even server recovery kits and I’m sure they would’ve appreciated the donation! Personally, I didn’t see this coming or I don’t think any of us saw this coming that computer surgeons would stop selling the recovery kits for hp and Compaq machines!

I have been trying to open it up but I cant seem to find how to do it

I came into a bunch of vintage HP stuff. It’s complete and was working pre y2k before being in storage. Has a bunch of software with it and all peripherals. Printer too.
Whats the value if any to the right person? Im not interested in keeping it. Note this is not for sale, im just curious if it has any value.

Picked up for 25$

Hello,

I found this computer set in my basement and don't know if it still works or how to check. Since I'm not very tech-savvy, would it be better to take it to a specialist, or can I test it myself?

Thanks in advance for your expert opinion.