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Posted by: james_w on 2015-04-03 09:45:52
Both were a bit grumpy but started up. One's HD seems a bit screwy as it'll boot with happy mac then gives up.
They also came with lots of extras: I've got 3x batteries, an original PSU, all the manuals, and 2x Portable cases.
I'm going to rebuild one battery as lead-acid (this looks like it should fit inside the original battery shell http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/shop/productprofile.asp?ProductGroupID=1365)and might try rebuilding the other with Nimh AAs, as I know people have managed to do so.
Also going to recap both logic boards, I'm hoping to also get a 34->50 pin scsi cable and get a Flash boot disk going.
After that I'll be selling one of them.
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Posted by: CC_333 on 2015-04-03 09:54:08
Are they back-lit or non back-lit?
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Posted by: max1zzz on 2015-04-03 10:03:07
Very nice 🙂
If you need a 34pin to 50pin scsi adapter to replace that screwy hdd let me know, i have a spare 🙂 (i might even be able to set you up with a scsi2sd, i have a spare PCB and most of the components... )
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Posted by: james_w on 2015-04-03 18:10:58
@cc_333 both non-backlit sadly. Vaguely considering looking into how hard to get electrluminescent backing for the screen
@max1zzz that would be amazing - definitely need a cable! Shall I pm you about it?
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Posted by: james_w on 2015-04-03 18:11:55
Oh and I've recapped one Portable so far. Everything seems to be working fine. 🙂
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Posted by: westcoastech on 2015-04-03 19:46:00
If you are wanting to sell one eventually let me know and we can talk, maybe come to a deal depending, I have been wanting one.
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Posted by: haplain on 2015-04-04 12:18:18
Nice, love me a good portable!
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Posted by: james_w on 2015-04-05 13:53:39
@westcoastech it's a long way to BC from the UK, but I'd consider it... I'll post on the forums when I've got them both refurbished.
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