IBM 5155 analogue display fault

[Randy McLaughlin]

From: "Vintage Computer Festival" <vcf at siconic.com>
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 9:58 PM


> On Sat, 28 May 2005, Tony Duell wrote:
>
>> > Just place the originals screws in a pouch (and for Tony, with a note
>> > explaining what they're doing in there) and fasten it to the inside of 
>> > the
>> > computer somewhere.
>>
>> A better idea, surely, is to get the L-shaped Bristol Spline key that
>> fits said screws and tape that inside the machine. That is, if you don't
>> think future repairers will have a full toolkit.
>
> I honestly don't see a difference.  As long as the original parts are kept
> with the machine and the replacement screws do not somehow do damage (i.e.
> wrong size, wrong threading, etc.) to the case then it doesn't affect the
> machine negatively.
>
> Unless you can come up with a good reason why this should not be done.
>
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The point is it is easier to keep it original that to restore it.  If you 
tape the screws in it and they get lost there is a problem, if you tape a 
wrench in it and it gets lost it is still original.


Randy
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