I bought a second-hand classic ThinkPad in great condition, but it had a BIOS password (supervisor password) set. The ThinkPad was in very good condition and barely used, so I decided to un-brick it. To retrieve the BIOS password, you Read More
What is the “Vinegar Syndrome” and how to fix it?
My ThinkPad 240 from 1999 suffers from a warped and bubbled LCD panel surface, emitting a strong vinegar odor. In today’s blog post, I want to explain to you the chemical process behind this aging process called “Vinegar Syndrome”, and Read More
How to Refurbish a Sony Discman D-10/D-100
The Sony Discman D-10/D-100 portable CD player is a neat piece of retro audio equipment, but being introduced in 1986 means that they usually stopped working at some point. I bought a few off yahoo auctions and have a good Read More
How to Convert your 80ies Sony Discman D-10/100 to Li-ion Battery
In 2023, Japanese textbooks still come with Audio CDs. If you want to listen to them during your commute, you’ll have to go through the hassle to convert them to MP3 and store on your phone. Or, you could get Read More
How to Replace the Li-Ion Cells of a Classic IBM ThinkPad 240 Battery Pack
A while ago, I purchased a ThinkPad 240 online, and upon receiving it, my excitement grew as I discovered its almost pristine condition. The keyboard displayed only minimal signs of wear, and the Intel Celeron and Windows 98 stickers on Read More