Apr 25
A concept
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A concept
Stuck PCMCIA modem card in this Thinkpad belonging to @ms-dos5. All my strength and a pair of pliers would not get it to eject. It was stuck in there good, figured it might have been a 32-bit card in a 16-bit socket or something.
Took the whole thing apart to look for a lost screw, figured it was worth it to keep opening it up to see if an obvious way to remove the card was visible.
Nothing. But we did find the lost screw, it was wedged somewhere it shouldn't have been inside of the RF shielding.
Finally realized that adhesive between the card and the PCMCIA cage was what was holding the stupid thing in place. Wedged a small screwdriver in there and slowly worked the adhesive apart. Once that friction was removed, the spring shot the card right out of the socket.
You can see the residue on the text label there, after we finally got the stupid thing out of there.
Sadly, card is trashed for the effort. But hey, it's free, and the Thinkpad is fine. Fortunately modem cards are a dime a dozen, not much use for these things in 2025. It's the future now, or something.
This machine did its part at VCF East XX
The cables of an infallible machine is the flesh’s perfect imitation of the feathers of an incorruptible angel, and as such I can only assume that the key to something greater than even divinity lies within that of which is yet to be constructed, but is inarguably mechanical .
Retro electronics restoration videos make me so happy. I'm fucking in love with retro handhelds and seeing someone put in the time and effort to bring them back to life fills me with love and joy.
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On the OTHER SIDE OF THINGS what in GODS NAME was the GAMEBOY MACRO TREND JUST FIX THE HINGES AND OPEN IT UP IT'S PROBABLY JUST A LOOSE RIBBON CABLE YOU DON'T GOTTA RIP THE ENTIRE TOP OFF HOLY SHIT
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Time is infinite. But is it so? Cuz it'll still keep going Even after my screen says "System shutting down".
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Please don't leave me here to rust.