Re: DECstation 3100 self-test failure

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 19:05:08 -0400
"Robert Mohr" <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have a 3100 that is fully functional with the exception of the
> internal SCSI harness.  A few of the wires in the harness have
> separated from the connector and it is next to impossible to determine
> where they came from, or how I might reconnect them.  I've had no luck
> locating a replacement internal SCSI harness, so the machine is
> basically useless to me now.
> 
> Anyhow, I am running a 5000/200 now, and really no longer need the
> 3100. I'd be willing to pull the main board from the 3100 (or even the
> whole case including supply) and ship it to you if wanted to cover the
> shipping costs.
> 
> It is fully configured with RAM (although I don't recall the size of
> the chips that are in it).
> 
> Prior to the SCSI harness falling apart, the machine passed all
> self-tests and was running NetBSD 1.4 (the HDD has been removed and is
> in use with the 5000/200 now under 1.6.2)
> 
> Let me know if you are interested and I can get your address and
> estimate the shipping cost for the board.  If you are located anywhere
> within driving distance of western Connecticut you are welcome to pick
> it up in person.

I appreciate the offer but unfortunately I'm in the UK so I suspect that
the shipping costs would be prohibitive :(  However, I'd agree with
Aaron that you should be able to use a SCSI ribbon cable to get your
machine running again.

Thanks,
George