Computer Collector
Experienced Member
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2005
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Today I went to a thrift shop and was surprised to see a model III for 5 bucks. It was actually quite expensive for how it looks. it is in horrid condition, with dust everywhere, its filthy. the silver paint is rubbed off in many places, and its just a discusting looking thing. (my model 4 which ive had is beautiful)
anyway, when i turn it on, basic doesnt come up, like on my model 4. On my model 4, if i hold down break and turn it on, i get basic. Im not sure if it works. Is this normal for a model 3? If so, Im going to assume the best, take this beast apart, clean everything down real good, repaint the housing (carefully) and fix it up. If not, Im going to use it for scrap parts for my model 4. Im scared to use any of my disks on this thing. It sounds like it needs oil in those drives real bad and they are filthy.
anyway, when i turn it on, basic doesnt come up, like on my model 4. On my model 4, if i hold down break and turn it on, i get basic. Im not sure if it works. Is this normal for a model 3? If so, Im going to assume the best, take this beast apart, clean everything down real good, repaint the housing (carefully) and fix it up. If not, Im going to use it for scrap parts for my model 4. Im scared to use any of my disks on this thing. It sounds like it needs oil in those drives real bad and they are filthy.