1 Nov
1997
1 Nov
'97
1:35 p.m.
Charles P. Hobbs wrote:
Hi folks. I picked up a Tandy Model 100 laptop
computer from a local
thrift store a few days ago, for about $9. So far so good, but it doesn't
have any ROM's in it (both sockets on the bottom of the machine are empty)
When I switch it on, then off , the "Low Battery" light flickers, but
that's all (the LCD stays blank)
So, are these ROMS (which I think I need) something I can still order from
Tandy (without paying an arm and a leg)?
The two sockets on the bottom of the machine can be empty and the machine
should still work. One of the sockets is for additional program ROMs while
the second 40 pin (I think) socket is used to connect to peripherals. I
have one model 100 that has no display when I turn it on, but after waiting
a few minutes, the display begins to show. I am assuming you have tried
both types of reset: 1) the reset button on the back, and 2) holding
shift/pause while turning the machine on. Does the display show anything
when the contrast knob is turned? In any case, no display is not a good
sign!