Tandy 600 questions - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

21 Sep 1998

Don't take apart.  The only time you should have to do this is when you
need to replace the battery pack.  Here's what you should do:

Perform a cold start.

Before you perform a cold start, be sure the RAM Memory switch on the 
bottom of the computer is ON. Then, briefly press the [BKSP], [ALT], 
[LABEL], and [POWER] keys at the same time. Release the [POWER] key
first, then the others.  All data files stored in memory are erased, and
the System Manager screen appears.

If this doesn't work, turn off the RAM switch, and try everything again
after a minute.  Just remember to turn the RAM switch back on before you
do.

GooD LucK,
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  From: Tom Owad &lt;tomowad(a)earthlink.net&gt;
 To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
&lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt;
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  Subject: Tandy 600 questions
 Date: Monday, September 21, 1998 9:06 PM

 I purchased a Tandy 600 at the York Hamfest on Sunday.  The unit doesn't 
 seem to work - the screen fills up with garbage (just alternating pixels, 
...
  about 75% black).  Anybody know what could cause
this?

 I'm trying to take the unit apart so I can look at it, but its not 
 opening up very easily.  Are there screws under the four rubber feet on 
 the bottom?  They're in so good I'd have to tear them apart to get them 
 out, which I hate to do unless I know there are actually screws under it.

 Thanks.

 Tom Owad

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