AT&T Globalyst 130
The AT&T Globalyst 130 is a 486-based laptop that was released in 1995. It was the low-end model of AT&T's 1995 lineup.
The 130 is based on the MiTAC 4023. All the specs are the same as a generic 4023, but the case design was modified a bit to fit AT&T's design language.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Socket 3 Intel 486DX2 @50MHz |
| Chipset | Pico Power PT86C388 |
| RAM | Type: 1x 72-pin slot Standard: 4MB Maximum: 20MB |
| Storage | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Yes Standard: 260 or 340MB |
| Display Options | - 9.5" Passive Matrix Grayscale (64 shades) LCD @640x480 - 9.5" Passive Matrix Color LCD @640x480 |
| Graphics Chipset | Chips & Technologies 65535 VRAM: 512KB |
| Audio | PC Speaker |
| Main Battery | NiMH |
| CMOS Battery | 3-cell Varta NiMH (Soldered) |
| Power Supply | Barrel Jack |
| Media Drives | 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive |
| PC Cards | 1x PCMCIA Slot (Type III) - Vadem VG-465 Controller |
| Networking | None |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 |
| BIOS | SystemSoft |
| Pointing Device | Trackball |
Common Faults & Maintenance
CMOS Battery Leaks
The 130's soldered NiMH CMOS battery is extremely prone to leaking and must be removed to prevent damage. I would avoid buying an untested unit for this reason. A "tested dead" unit probably has corrosion as the culprit, which is very difficult if not impossible to repair without a schematic.
Brittle Plastic
The plastics on this laptop are quite brittle with age. Prepare to have to use epoxy to reinforce the area around the display hinges.
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