IBM 5155 analogue display fault

Tony Duell ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk
Tue May 31 17:35:05 CDT 2005


> 
> Tony Duell wrote:
> > My view has alayws been to keep the machine as original as possible. 
> 
> I have to agree here -- it is historically significant that more "difficult" 
> screws were used *intentionally* to keep regular users out.  That contrasts 
> with PCs of today, where even the power supply is modular.

YEs, but then again normal users are not expected to go _inside_ the PSU 
even of a modern PC...

> 
> I would at least save the screws, with a note or something.

Small parts, and notes, get lost. Since the right tool is available, and 
not ridiculously expensive, you should do the Right Thing and put the 
screws back in place.

-tony


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