Thanks very much for the info. Simon
On Sat, Apr 28, 2018, at 12:05 PM, Kurt McCullum wrote: > the battery cover on the model 100 almost always breaks. There > was talk of 3D printing new ones but I don't know where that > project is at.> The NiCd should be replaced. You will need to take the > motherboard out > as you said. It is not too hard to do.> As far as the corrosion, you should > probably just clean it as best you > can and not worry about replacing those parts if they're working.> > Welcome to the list. > > Kurt > > > On Sat, Apr 28, 2018, at 8:15 AM, Simon Bates wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I am a new TRS-80 Model 100 owner and I had some queries that I was >> hoping that I might be able to get some help with.>> >> I just received a computer that I bought from eBay. I have been able >> to successfully run it on batteries and much of the computer appears >> to be in great shape. However, it has some issues that I didn't know >> about before I bought it (now I know some questions to ask in the >> future).>> >> It looks like at some point it had some battery leakage in the AA >> battery compartment. There was a lot of grey-green-brown deposits on >> the plastic and battery contact wires. I was able to remove most of >> it using white vinegar but underneath the deposits, I see what looks >> like rust in some spots -- not places that contact the battery, but >> at the base of the spring coil contact, where electricity would at >> least need to flow through. I was wondering if there would be a way >> to replace the battery contact wiring without replacing the whole >> computer base?>> >> There is also some bright blue corrosion on the DC power socket. I >> was able to remove some of it, but not all. Is that something that >> could be replaced?>> >> The battery cover does not latch properly. It looks like part has >> broken off. I can secure it with some tape, but I was wondering if it >> would be possible to replace it? Is that something that could be 3d >> printed?>> >> The computer still has its NiCd battery and it looks like it's in >> good condition but I think it would be a good idea to remove it. >> Would that be recommended? And if so, I was wondering what method >> would be best? I was thinking to detach the motherboard from the case >> and de-solder the battery from the underside. Is that reasonable?>> >> I'm looking forward to getting to know the Model 100 and getting it >> running as well as I can.>> >> Thanks very much for your help and I'm sorry for all the questions! >> >> Simon >
