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New MessageJust picked one up on ebay, now I have a few questions.... (modified 0 times) wouldnyou
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It doesn't have a power cord, anybody know where to get one cheap?
I have been looking for a few websites or general how-tos as they seem really scattered or just tidbits here and there, any good reference sites? Particularly on putting in a HD with Win98.
Anybody have the part number or which one will work for an ethernet mini-pci?
Memory upgrade possible?

Thnx I appreciate any direction you give me. In the mean time, I'll continue scanning this board for direction.

06-10-2003 15:42:26

New MessageRE:Just picked one up on ebay, now I have a few questions.... (modified 0 times) BigDog
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The Gateway Solo AC adapters's will work (the 65-70 watt 19 volt ones) if you have the block but need the barrrel AC cord then that can be found at Radio Shack for $3....

The majority of the GCT's don't have the 44 pin IDE header but have just the soldering pad for it or if it has the header then sometimes on pin is missing which need to be repaired (other than the middle keying pin)

Just about any of the mini pci III cards will work, the RG45 connecter connects through the actuall PCI contacts so there isn't a actual connecter on the mainboard but there is a standard connecter for the modem to the RG12 phone line port.

Most the info is here in this section, also check out the I-Opener side too as the same company that made the GCT's also made the i-Opener's and they share comman design.

On the memory, I have used as large at 256mb SODIMMS, be sure to use the 16 chip design (8 seperate chips on both sides) I once tried a 32 chip 512 mb SODIMM but it wouldn't physically fit due to it's size.

Check out the search function here; there is lots of info to be found, there hasn't been a whole lot of interest in the GCT mainly due to GW discontinuing them and the fact that the CPU isn't socketed like the i-Opener, personally I think the GCT is a better design since it has the mini-pci, touch screen and 400 mhz CPU; It's even possible to replace the DSTN LCD with TFT which for those who recall some time back there was someone who posted that they had seen a couple prototypes when they worked for Gateway that had TFT displays.

06-11-2003 06:07:38

New MessageRE:Just picked one up on ebay, now I have a few questions.... (modified 0 times) psweener
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wouldnyou i was wondering if you didn't mind if i asked how much you paid for yours on ebay. I am wanting to get one that is if I can find one but didn't know what a good price is for one. psweener at yahoo dot com
06-11-2003 07:27:09

New MessageRE:Just picked one up on ebay, now I have a few questions.... (modified 0 times) wouldnyou
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I paid 80 for it used and they reame(d me on shipping at 39 bucks, but its all good, much cheaper than the Fujitsu Stylistics with slower processors. Of course, you don't have to hack the Fujitsu's.
I read that there are people on the board that will solder the header's on for you, is there anybody trustworthy anyone would recommend?
In Washington state would be nice so I could drive (don't mind a little road trip as I have a lot of accrued vacation time).
Thanks for the info BigDog, it is appreciated, I have been searching the board quite a bit and the information is scattered to say the least :).
06-11-2003 09:32:29

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