Re: : looking for an inspiron 8500 or some other Dell of similar vintage

On 05/25/2014 07:30 PM, Dave Cramer wrote:
> I use this for an auto diagnostic program. Needs a 9 pin serial port.
> My current computer internal P/S died. Preferably just remove the hard
> disk and put it in new one.

Many motherboards still have com ports on them, but you need the
connector to go on the back panel.  Failing that, perhaps a USB serial
port may work.

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