How to Remove the BIOS Password from an IBM ThinkPad 240
I bought a second-hand classic ThinkPad in great condition, but it had a BIOS password (supervisor password) set. The ThinkPad…
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Category: Retro
Stuff from the 80ies, 90ies, early 2000? I love it!
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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