21 Jul
2012
21 Jul
'12
2:40 p.m.
One method I've heard involves powering up slowly with a variac.
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On 2012-07-21, at 5:21 PM, David Betz <dbetz at xlisper.com> wrote:
It looks like I'm back in business collecting
vintage computers. I went to the town dump today and found what looks like an H89 but the
model number tag on the back says NN89-29. I haven't tried opening it up to see
what's inside yet but it has a floppy drive so I assume it isn't just a H19
terminal. Also, on the front it says "Heathkit Computer". Even though I've
had vintage computers before I've never followed good procedures when trying to bring
them up. Usually, I just plug in the power cord and hope for the best. I'd like to do
a little better this time. Can anyone suggest an approach to bringing this beast to life
that minimizes the chances that I'll fry it the first time I power it on?
Thanks,
David