[SunRescue] forget a Palm VII, I want one of these

Kevin Loch rescue at sunhelp.org
Fri Nov 17 10:08:01 CST 2000


You can get a set of t-torx (tamper proof torx) drivers at
any good hardware store (like http://www.jensen.com).
You might need shaft type (like a screwdriver) rather than a
bit set because of the depth and size of the holes.

Gregory Leblanc wrote:
> 
> > WinCHIP at 200 Mhz clock speed
> > 32 Meg RAM (pugradeable, SODIMM, 128 Meg works fine)
> > All have some form of IDE connector, some are harder than others to use...
> > 16 Meg FLASH
> > USB/Parallel/56 K *real* modem
> > Keyboard is missing an escape key, ctrl-[ is a suitable substitute in most
> > cases
> > Keyboard/mouse are standard PS/2 parts, to use seperate, aftermarket mouse &
> > keyboard, a PS/2 splitter must be purchased.
> 
> If you get one for hacking, there are a few things to be aware
> of.  First, they've now using the "secure Torx" screws, that is, the
> ones with the damn metal pin in the middle.  I've not found a way to get
> mine out, yet, so if you do, Let Me Know.  If you hook up a new
> keyboard/mouse, be aware that the PS/2 splitters are labeled backwards
> for this unit.
> 
> > There are forms of *nix OSs that can be stored completely in the Flash, I
> > run something called Jailbait ( less than 16 meg, get it?) that is quite
> > useful.
> 
> NetBSD looks really nice for these boxes, if I could get it hooked
> up.  I'm planning to rig in my 40MB Quantum "GoDrive" from my 8088
> portable, just to use as swap space, and nfs root the rest, if I can
> ever get the damn thing apart.  Later,
> 
>     Greg
> 
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