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From: chank@cb.ecn.purdue.edu (CHESSNUT)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Compact portable upgrade questions
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Date: 17 Apr 91 04:53:57 GMT
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  Greetings,


  I am contemplating on purchasing an used compact portable and have

  several questions on its ungradability.  I hope some compact portable

  owners can clarify some of my doubts.


  o  Can the 120 W Power supply be easily ungraded with current XT size
     PSs (i.e., 150W or 200W).  I assume the metal case must somehow be 
     removed.


  o  Can the Full sized floppy openings be replaced with half height
     drives.  I plan on putting in hd 5.25" and 3.5" floppies as well
     as a hard drive.


  I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who has attempted 

  these upgrades.


  Thanks in advance

  chank@cn.ecn.purdue.edu