HELP: Packard Bell Troubles

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From: Sarah J. McKinley
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 21:24

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With the recent discussion on the quality (or lack thereof) of Packard Bell
computers, I hoped I could find the solution to a persistant problem
I have with mine.  I am using all the original components of my PACK-MATE
but have installed a non-PB motherboard (386SX-25).  This involved chopping
holes in the case among other things.  My problem now is that the clock chip
cannot keep time (I have even put an external battery pack on) and if I don't 
turn the thing on for a week or so I get a Hard Disk error (Non-System Disk).
Is the PB power supply somehow the root of all my problems?
Or is this sorry Miniscribe drive part of it?
Any help would be appreciated, as I must use this system til I can afford a new
one.

Please post or e-mail responses to:
sjm1@isis.msstate.edu

Many Thanks - Sarah

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From: sjm1@ra.msstate.edu (Sarah J. McKinley)
Subject: HELP: Packard Bell Troubles
Message-ID: <sjm1.726873868@Isis.MsState.Edu>
Summary: New Motherboard in PB case
Keywords: Packard Bell
Organization: Mississippi State University
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 21:24:28 GMT
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