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From: doc@holin.ATT.COM (David Mundhenk)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: IBM PC Convertible (ragtop or laptop)
Keywords: peripherals memory laptop
Message-ID: <380@holin.ATT.COM>
Date: 6 Feb 89 15:59:44 GMT
Organization: AT&T DSG Holmdel NJ USA
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I just picked up a true-blue IBM PC convertible (laptop, not car)
in a swap for some other hardware.

I was hoping that someone could help me in the way of information
or hardware for this baby.

It's very slow, and the LCD screen is difficult to read, but I 
can't afford one of the fancy state-of-the-art machines
available today :-(

Anyway, there are several questions I have, since I have a Guide 
to Operations but no hardware reference manaul...

1. Is it possible to add memory to this thing, as it only has
   256K? I opened it up and it has 2 funny looking modules
   (128K each?) with surface mount chips (not dips). It looks
   like it has room for 2 more modules..... ???

2. Where can I get other peripherals -
	a. Serial/parallel adapter
	b. Internal modem
	c. External display

3. Anyone have any of the above lying around that they want to sell?
   Check the back of your closet and see!

4. What are the pin-outs on that strange centronics-like plug on the
   back of this box? (I got a funky little printer with it that plugs
   right in to this - don't know yet if it works...)

Thanks,
-Dave
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