Toshiba Tecra 500CDT
Brittle nugget.
| Release Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium @120MHz |
| RAM | 48MB EDO |
| Primary Storage | ?? HDD |
| Display | 12.1" Active Matrix LCD @800x600 |
| Graphics | Chips & Technologies 65550 VRAM: 2MB |
| Sound Chip | Crystal CS4232 |
| OS | Windows 95 |
| Battery | Lithium Ion OEM (Working) |
| CMOS Battery | Removed |
| Power Supply | Internal |
| Issues | Brittle nugget. |
| Where I got it | VCF East Swap Meet |
| When I got it | June 10th, 2023 |
| Price Paid | $50 |
For specific general specifications on this model of laptop, see it's page on the laptop portal.
Maintenance Performed Since Acquisition (in chronological order)
- CMOS and Reserve batteries pulled (2023)
- Sourced working original battery (2024)
- Disassembled to reseat everything, which got the CD-ROM drive working (2025)
- Replaced Hard Disk after the old one failed (2025)
- Replaced palmrest (2025)
- Replaced TrackPoint cap (2025)
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