Hello,
I power my M100 off a USB power supply, though I admit I made the cable myself.
Dead or no longer used phones, tablets, GPS devices, ebook readers, etc. all
came with these things. I have more than enough of them floating around, and it
works for the M100 even though it is only 5V out. I tried to standardize
things so I could use the USB power supplies for electronic devices, like the
MVT100 display adapter. That method didn't work for the Psion 5MX, though, even
though the thing really only wants 3 V (2 AA batteries).
Jonathan
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Datum : 2021-02-09 - 21:26 (CEST)
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Ämne : [M100] Newbie
Just joined the list as I just acquired a used TRS80 Model 100. Of course
it's not working, so I just wanted to first ask for some advice. I have been
reading info at Club100.
Basically, I feel I need to buy some stuff at Club100. First and foremost a
new battery, which is highly recommended. Also expansion RAM (since none has
been installed), probably the power supply (although maybe premature). But
probably better cost wise to get everything right away (shipping costs!).
Anyhow, opening it up though I see that this thing obviously had batteries
left in it and there is dry acid (whatever that is) about that general area on
the board. My concern is that that might be enough damage that there's no way
to recover it. Or maybe cleaning that area up might be fine. What is
recommended for cleaning up battery acid, btw.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Curtis
