I'm still new to TRS-80 computers (other than the pocket ones I have), so I'm learning more about them each day. I have a TRS-80 M100 coming to me in a few days. I bought it off of ebay with the following description " When I first acquired this neat vintage laptop a few years back it was up and running normally. But now the display no longer functions. This appears to be something that can be fixed but I’m not skilled enough or interested in keeping the device. Listing for another collector to get it back up and running and give it a new home." I got it for $80.
I've watched a few YouTube videos on repairing a M100, and it seems that the common issues are the backup battery and the capacitors. Luckily, I bought some replacement batteries from "Hey Birt" for a PC clone that I restored, so that's good. And I also have two boxes of capacitors that hopefully have what I'll need. My background is that I'm a retired IT executive (was no longer permitted to have hands on the technology, that was my staff's job), and now I collect and repair vintage computers with the help of sources such as this forum and many others. I have Atari, TRS-80, Timex Sinclair, TI-99/4A, and many Commodore computers and peripherals. I also just started venturing into LCD TV repair since my favorite TV used as a monitor died. It also appears to have capacitor problems. Thankfully there's a good forum for that effort as well. I'm sure I'll ask questions, so I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. Joe Yucaipa, CA
