Need help identifying old computer

i believe you'll find it to be that little chip with the white label in the upper left corner on the motherboard photo. What numbers do you see on that label ? You might also want to google that ; )

Originally Posted by Bear

i believe you'll find it to be that little chip with the white label in the upper left corner on the motherboard photo. What numbers do you see on that label ? You might also want to google that ; )

The chip that you're refering to is labeled as follows:

150-0008390 U8
Ver. 3.1.1700
Copyright NCR 1989

I ran all parts of that through google, and it drew a complete blank.

Originally Posted by Bamcis

By the way, while I'm at it, I want to thank all of you guys for helping me learn about all of this. Hopefully, after today's lesson, I won't make this mistake again.

Now the question remains, do I take apart the rest of these printers, electric typewriters, and other electronics, or do I take a step back and do some research first

Probably depends on the volume of stuff you get and how much you value your time. It takes time researching items, and even if they are worth more then scrap you need more time to clean and test them plus ship them. Most machines look common until you pop the cover off. Even on old common machines there can be upgrades worth a bunch of money that just get scrapped. If you get bored go look on ebay at the vintage computer subcategory for completed auctions and see what some of this stuff sells for (or doesn't sell).

Originally Posted by unknownk

Probably depends on the volume of stuff you get and how much you value your time. It takes time researching items, and even if they are worth more then scrap you need more time to clean and test them plus ship them. Most machines look common until you pop the cover off. Even on old common machines there can be upgrades worth a bunch of money that just get scrapped. If you get bored go look on ebay at the vintage computer subcategory for completed auctions and see what some of this stuff sells for (or doesn't sell).

As far as volume goes, I generally don't go out and actively search often for electronic stuff. Really, I see this as a hobby to take up my little bit of spare time that isn't already dedicated to my day job. I will take you advice though, and start checking out the online auctions and such.

Originally Posted by Bamcis

The chip that you're refering to is labeled as follows:

150-0008390 U8
Ver. 3.1.1700
Copyright NCR 1989

I ran all parts of that through google, and it drew a complete blank.

maybe it's another one then Bamcis, I really haven't had a chance to look back at it. If it's like Unknownk said, a 386, you'll probably looking for one with a number similar to that on it

Originally Posted by Bear

maybe it's another one then Bamcis, I really haven't had a chance to look back at it. If it's like Unknownk said, a 386, you'll probably looking for one with a number similar to that on it

Eh, That's ok. Anyway, after looking a little closer, I noticed three or four large square chips (previously obscured by dust) that were marked with the "intel" followed by the number 87. I'm thinking it might be one of those.

Originally Posted by Bamcis

Eh, That's ok. Anyway, after looking a little closer, I noticed three or four large square chips (previously obscured by dust) that were marked with the "intel" followed by the number 87. I'm thinking it might be one of those.

A simple air compressor with a jet will fix the dust problem, just be sure you take it outside to "dust" it.
I've seen posts saying old typewriter keys sell well as "steampunk" items, but never really searched that point myself, although there's an ancient old typewriter laying in the subfloor of an old barn here that's been kicked around by more than just a few cattle. Should be right on track for that by now ; )

Originally Posted by Bear

A simple air compressor with a jet will fix the dust problem, just be sure you take it outside to "dust" it.
I've seen posts saying old typewriter keys sell well as "steampunk" items, but never really searched that point myself, although there's an ancient old typewriter laying in the subfloor of an old barn here that's been kicked around by more than just a few cattle. Should be right on track for that by now ; )

Yeah, another person mentioned the steampunk deal to me when I posted pictures of the typewriters in a thread in the "day in the life of a scrapper" section. I may just have to save the keys in a bucket and see about selling them online.