21 Jul
2012
21 Jul
'12
2:21 p.m.
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