Compal TS30CP5
The Compal TS30CP5 is a Socket 5 Pentium-based laptop that was released in early 1996. Note that this laptop is different both internally and externally from the TS30C Series from 1995, which has a similar but different design, along with using 486 processors. However, the TS30CP5 is likely identical internally to the TS30E Series, as the TS30EP6 shares the same FCC ID as the TS30CP5.
The photo to the right is of a generic TS30CP5 and was taken from an eBay listing.
As a generic/ODM laptop, the TS30CP5 was sold under a variety of names. Below is the current list of brands known to have sold them.
- Zenith Data Systems sold this laptop with a slightly modified case as the Z-Note MX
- Sceptre sold the TS30CP5 as the SoundX 3200 Series
- SWAN may have sold this one
- Systemax/ULTRA may have sold this one
Specifications
It is entirely possible and likely that these were available with more options than what I currently know of.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | CPU Type: Socket 5 Intel Pentium @75, 90, or 100MHz |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| RAM | Type: Proprietary Standard: 8MB Maximum: 40MB |
| Storage | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Unknown Standard: N/A |
| Display Options | - 10.4" Passive Matrix Color @640x480 -10.4" Passive Matrix Color @800x600 - 10.4" Active Matrix Color @800x600 |
| Graphics Chipset | Chips & Technologies 65545 VRAM: Unknown |
| Audio | ESS AudioDrive 1688 |
| Main Battery | NiMH |
| CMOS Battery | 3-cell Varta NiCad (Soldered) |
| Power Supply | Proprietary 3-pin - AC Adapter P/N TSA5 |
| Media Drives | Modular bay supporting the following: - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - 2nd Battery - Internal AC Adapter |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA Slots |
| Networking | None |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x Line Out - 1x Mic In |
| BIOS | Phoenix |
| Pointing Device | Trackpad |
Common Faults & Maintenance
- The TS30CP5's CMOS battery is a soldered 3-cell NiCad battery from Varta. These batteries are very prone to leaking and must be removed from any TS30CP5. If you see a listing for one that won't turn on, it's likely this battery at fault.
- The plastics on the TS30CP5 are very brittle. The display hinge mounts at both the base and the LCD must be reinforced or they will break.
Gallery
These photos are from an eBay listing of a generic TS30CP5.
These photos of of the Zenith version of this laptop, which has some cosmetic modifications compared to the generic version. This example is also worse for wear.
Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/23/2025
Update Reason: added info about the TS30C and E
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