Toshiba Tecra 510CDS and 510CDT
The Toshiba Tecra 510CDS and 510CDT are Pentium-based desktop replacement laptops that were released in December 1996. The 510CDS model has a passive matrix display, while the 510CDT shipped with an active matrix display.
Specifications
| Spec | Tecra 510CDS | Tecra 510CDT |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | ~December 1996 | |
| CPU | CPU Type: Soldered TCP Intel Pentium @133MHz | |
| Chipset | Unknown | |
| RAM | Type: EDO, 1x 144-pin Slot Standard: 16MB Maximum: 144MB | |
| Storage | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Yes Standard: 1.26GB | 2.5" IDE Requires Adapter: Yes Standard: 2.02GB |
| Display Options | 12.1" Passive Matrix Color LCD @800x600 | 12.1" Active Matrix Color LCD @800x600 |
| Graphics Chipset | Chips & Technologies 65550 VRAM: 2MB | |
| Audio | Unknown 16-bit stereo sound | |
| Main Battery | Lithium Ion (10.8V, 3600mAH) | |
| CMOS Battery | Unknown | |
| Power Supply | Internal PSU, uses standard 2-prong mains cord | |
| Media Drives | Modular Bay supporting the following: - 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive - 6X CD-ROM Drive - 2nd HDD | |
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots - ZoomVideo Support | |
| Networking | Modem | |
| Other I/O | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x Dock Connector - 1x External FDD Port - 1x Mic In - 1x Line In - 1x Line Out - 1x Headphone Out - Infrared | |
| BIOS | Toshiba | |
| Pointing Device | TrackPoint | |
Resources
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Common Faults & Maintenance
Brittle Plastic
These laptops suffer from extremely brittle plastic, especially on the palmrest, which is very prone to cracking. The eject lever for the modular bay on the left side of the laptop also usually breaks, becoming unable to be properly clicked into place, leading to it permanently sticking out of the laptop. Preventing this type of damage is essentially impossible due to how badly degraded the plastic is.
CMOS Battery Leaks
The CMOS and reserve batteries in these Tecras are NiMH Varta batteries, which are highly prone to leaking and MUST be removed to prevent damage. They are located under the keyboard palmrest, to the right of the trackpoint buttons.
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