Chicony NB8620
The Chicony NB8620 is a 486SLC-based laptop that was released in 1992. NB8620C models have a color display.
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Soldered QFP Cyrix Cx486SLC @33MHz |
| Chipset | Oak OTI042 |
| RAM | Type: Proprietary Standard: 4MB Soldered Maximum: Unknown |
| Hard Disk | 2.5" IDE Uses proprietary adapter?: Sort of, has a cable inside Standard: Unknown |
| Display Options | - Passive Matrix Grayscale @640x480 - 9.5" Passive Matrix Color @640x480 (NB8620C) |
| Graphics Chipset | Chips & Technologies 65530 VRAM: 512KB |
| Audio | PC Speaker |
| Main Battery | Unknown |
| CMOS Battery | Soldered Varta barrel battery |
| Power Supply | Kycon KPPX-4P Connector |
| Disk Drives | 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive (Epson SMD-1100) |
| PC Cards | None |
| Networking | Optional Modem? |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector |
| BIOS | AMI |
| Pointing Device | None |
Common Faults & Maintenance
This model has a soldered NiCad CMOS barrel battery inside that is highly prone to leaking. This battery should be removed from any NB8620 to prevent damage. The main battery can also leak.
Gallery
Photos from Clous. Used with permission.
Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/06/2024
Update Reason: images added, specs updated
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