https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4d7088c0-4c0e-4ba0-84b1-faeb574d9c7aMatthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 10/9/2020 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882JHPOLqdA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Clem stumbled upon a gem at a flea-market! An Epson HX-20, the worlds first Laptop! Not a luggable computer like the SX64 or others but a real portable unit! He even got the Manual, Carry Case and PromoMaterial with it! Only gripe is that it does not work. Clem fixes his precious retro computer by spot welding an NIMH-battery pack and troubleshooting the keyboard and screen! </span></p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030;">General Info:</span> <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" href="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/</a><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">Epson HX-20 - MCbx</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" href="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">CMbB : Das Phablet von gestern</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" href="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Interface to PC: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" href="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Emulator: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" href="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>User Manual as a PDF: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" href="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-2b4bc" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436,1730541~4&nsku=57AC5795,52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2b4bc'));" data-farnell="130436~1,1730541~4" data-newark="57AC5795~1,52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE Contact Cleaner, Lubricant, Non-Flammable, Cleaning Solvent, Aerosol, 200 ml</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-5a27e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436&nsku=57AC5795&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5a27e'));" data-farnell="130436~1" data-newark="57AC5795~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rechargeable Battery, Low Self Discharge, Single Cell, Nickel Metal Hydride, 3000 mAh, 1.2 V, Sub C RoHS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Ansmann</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">4</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-947a8" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1730541~4&nsku=52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('947a8'));" data-farnell="1730541~4" data-newark="52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Additional Parts:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #000000;width:100%;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#6690bc;border:1px solid #000000;color:#ffffff;padding:2px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Product Name</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Epson HX-20 Computer</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Repairing the World&#39;s First Laptop! (Epson HX-20)</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3692/vcp-biography-clem" data-e14adj="t">About Clem</a>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t">Project Videos</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: luggable computer, how to weld battery, clem, how to repair old laptop, e14presents_mayermakes, how to repair laptop battery, worlds first laptop, epson hx20, first portable computer, battery spot welder, micrososft basic, how to make nimh batteries, hx-20, ansmann, hc-20, rechargeable battery, friday_release, oldest laptop, mayermakes, electrolube, e14p_CMM, fist laptop, basic computer</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467/revision/5Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:54:48 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4d7088c0-4c0e-4ba0-84b1-faeb574d9c7asaradetwilerhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467#commentsRevision 5 posted to Documents by saradetwiler on 6/30/2022 5:54:48 PM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882JHPOLqdA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Clem stumbled upon a gem at a flea-market! An Epson HX-20, the worlds first Laptop! Not a luggable computer like the SX64 or others but a real portable unit! He even got the Manual, Carry Case and PromoMaterial with it! Only gripe is that it does not work. Clem fixes his precious retro computer by spot welding an NIMH-battery pack and troubleshooting the keyboard and screen! </span></p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030;">General Info:</span> <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" href="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/</a><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Epson HX-20 - MCbx</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" href="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CMbB : Das Phablet von gestern</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" href="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Interface to PC: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" href="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Emulator: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" href="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>User Manual as a PDF: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" href="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-a2cec" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436,1730541~4&nsku=57AC5795,52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('a2cec'));" data-farnell="130436~1,1730541~4" data-newark="57AC5795~1,52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE Contact Cleaner, Lubricant, Non-Flammable, Cleaning Solvent, Aerosol, 200 ml</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-1637a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436&nsku=57AC5795&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1637a'));" data-farnell="130436~1" data-newark="57AC5795~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rechargeable Battery, Low Self Discharge, Single Cell, Nickel Metal Hydride, 3000 mAh, 1.2 V, Sub C RoHS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Ansmann</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">4</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-24ac6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1730541~4&nsku=52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('24ac6'));" data-farnell="1730541~4" data-newark="52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Additional Parts:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #000000;width:100%;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#6690bc;border:1px solid #000000;color:#ffffff;padding:2px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Product Name</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Epson HX-20 Computer</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Repairing the World&#39;s First Laptop! (Epson HX-20)</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3692/vcp-biography-clem">About Clem</a>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: luggable computer, how to weld battery, clem, how to repair old laptop, e14presents_mayermakes, how to repair laptop battery, worlds first laptop, epson hx20, first portable computer, battery spot welder, micrososft basic, how to make nimh batteries, hx-20, ansmann, hc-20, rechargeable battery, friday_release, oldest laptop, mayermakes, electrolube, e14p_CMM, fist laptop, basic computer</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467/revision/4Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:27:20 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4d7088c0-4c0e-4ba0-84b1-faeb574d9c7akellyhensenhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by kellyhensen on 3/10/2022 7:27:20 PM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882JHPOLqdA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Clem stumbled upon a gem at a flea-market! An Epson HX-20, the worlds first Laptop! Not a luggable computer like the SX64 or others but a real portable unit! He even got the Manual, Carry Case and PromoMaterial with it! Only gripe is that it does not work. Clem fixes his precious retro computer by spot welding an NIMH-battery pack and troubleshooting the keyboard and screen! </span></p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030;">General Info:</span> <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" href="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/</a><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Epson HX-20 - MCbx</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" href="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CMbB : Das Phablet von gestern</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" href="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Interface to PC: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" href="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Emulator: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" href="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>User Manual as a PDF: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" href="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-cee13" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436,1730541~4&nsku=57AC5795,52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('cee13'));" data-farnell="130436~1,1730541~4" data-newark="57AC5795~1,52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE Contact Cleaner, Lubricant, Non-Flammable, Cleaning Solvent, Aerosol, 200 ml</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-5441e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436&nsku=57AC5795&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5441e'));" data-farnell="130436~1" data-newark="57AC5795~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rechargeable Battery, Low Self Discharge, Single Cell, Nickel Metal Hydride, 3000 mAh, 1.2 V, Sub C RoHS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Ansmann</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">4</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-aab9f" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1730541~4&nsku=52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('aab9f'));" data-farnell="1730541~4" data-newark="52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Additional Parts:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #000000;width:100%;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#6690bc;border:1px solid #000000;color:#ffffff;padding:2px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Product Name</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Epson HX-20 Computer</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Repairing the World&#39;s First Laptop! (Epson HX-20)</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3692/vcp-biography-clem">About Clem</a>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: luggable computer, how to weld battery, clem, how to repair old laptop, e14presents_mayermakes, how to repair laptop battery, worlds first laptop, epson hx20, first portable computer, battery spot welder, micrososft basic, how to make nimh batteries, hx-20, ansmann, hc-20, rechargeable battery, friday_release, oldest laptop, mayermakes, electrolube, fist laptop, basic computer</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467/revision/3Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:19:23 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4d7088c0-4c0e-4ba0-84b1-faeb574d9c7akellyhensenhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by kellyhensen on 3/2/2022 6:19:23 PM<br /> <p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882JHPOLqdA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span>&nbsp;</p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Clem stumbled upon a gem at a flea-market! An Epson HX-20, the worlds first Laptop! Not a luggable computer like the SX64 or others but a real portable unit! He even got the Manual, Carry Case and PromoMaterial with it! Only gripe is that it does not work. Clem fixes his precious retro computer by spot welding an NIMH-battery pack and troubleshooting the keyboard and screen! </span></p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030;">General Info:</span> <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" href="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/</a><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Epson HX-20 - MCbx</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" href="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CMbB : Das Phablet von gestern</a></li> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" href="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Interface to PC: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" href="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Emulator: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" href="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>User Manual as a PDF: <ul> <li><a class="jive-link-external-small" title="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" href="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Product Name</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;">Quantity</th> <th style="background-color:#f2f2f2;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;color:#505050;padding:6px;text-align:left;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-df57e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436,1730541~4&nsku=57AC5795,52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('df57e'));" data-farnell="130436~1,1730541~4" data-newark="57AC5795~1,52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE Contact Cleaner, Lubricant, Non-Flammable, Cleaning Solvent, Aerosol, 200 ml</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-2c35e" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436&nsku=57AC5795&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2c35e'));" data-farnell="130436~1" data-newark="57AC5795~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rechargeable Battery, Low Self Discharge, Single Cell, Nickel Metal Hydride, 3000 mAh, 1.2 V, Sub C RoHS</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Ansmann</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">4</td> <td style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-c4788" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1730541~4&nsku=52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c4788'));" data-farnell="1730541~4" data-newark="52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Additional Parts:</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <table class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #000000;width:100%;" border="1"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color:#6690bc;border:1px solid #000000;color:#ffffff;padding:2px;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Product Name</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;"> <p style="margin:0;"><strong>Epson HX-20 Computer</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Repairing the World&#39;s First Laptop! (Epson HX-20)</span> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3692/vcp-biography-clem">About Clem</a>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: luggable computer, how to weld battery, clem, how to repair old laptop, e14presents_mayermakes, how to repair laptop battery, worlds first laptop, epson hx20, first portable computer, battery spot welder, micrososft basic, how to make nimh batteries, hx-20, ansmann, hc-20, rechargeable battery, friday_release, oldest laptop, mayermakes, electrolube, fist laptop, basic computer</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467/revision/2Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:05:50 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4d7088c0-4c0e-4ba0-84b1-faeb574d9c7aMatthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by Matt on 1/31/2022 9:05:50 AM<br /> <div style="background:#ffffff;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;margin:0;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #dadada;"><div style="float:left;display:inline-block;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div><div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Repairing the World&#39;s First Laptop! (Epson HX-20)</span><p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3692/vcp-biography-clem">MAYER MAKES VCP Profile</a>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p></div></div><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"></p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882JHPOLqdA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span><p style="margin:0;"></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;background-color:#e9f6fc;padding:8px;max-width:744px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Clem stumbled upon a gem at a flea-market! An Epson HX-20, the worlds first Laptop! Not a luggable computer like the SX64 or others but a real portable unit! He even got the Manual, Carry Case and PromoMaterial with it! Only gripe is that it does not work. Clem fixes his precious retro computer by spot welding an NIMH-battery pack and troubleshooting the keyboard and screen! </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><ul><li><span style="color:#303030;">General Info:</span><ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/">https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/</a><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm">http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm">Epson HX-20 - MCbx</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html">CMbB : Das Phablet von gestern</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML">https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML</a></li></ul></li><li>Interface to PC:<ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html">https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html</a></li></ul></li><li>Emulator:<ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/">https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/</a></li></ul></li><li>User Manual as a PDF:<ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf">https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf</a></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder mce-item-table" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Product Name</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Quantity</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-33e72" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436,1730541~4&nsku=57AC5795,52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('33e72'));" data-farnell="130436~1,1730541~4" data-newark="57AC5795~1,52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Kit</a> </span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE Contact Cleaner, Lubricant, Non-Flammable, Cleaning Solvent, Aerosol, 200 ml</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-175b5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=130436&nsku=57AC5795&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('175b5'));" data-farnell="130436~1" data-newark="57AC5795~1" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rechargeable Battery, Low Self Discharge, Single Cell, Nickel Metal Hydride, 3000 mAh, 1.2 V, Sub C RoHS</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Ansmann</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">4</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><a id="e14-product-link-1f153" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="link" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1730541~4&nsku=52R4220~4&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-link" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1f153'));" data-farnell="1730541~4" data-newark="52R4220~4" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Additional Parts:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #000000;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#6690bc;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Product Name</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;"><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Epson HX-20 Computer</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: luggable computer, how to weld battery, how to repair old laptop, e14presents_mayermakes, how to repair laptop battery, worlds first laptop, epson hx20, first portable computer, battery spot welder, micrososft basic, how to make nimh batteries, hx-20, hc-20, friday_release, oldest laptop, mayermakes, fist laptop, basic computer</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467/revision/1Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:43:43 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:4d7088c0-4c0e-4ba0-84b1-faeb574d9c7atariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/5077/repairing-the-world-s-first-laptop-epson-hx-20----episode-467#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 10/30/2020 1:43:43 PM<br /> <div style="background:#ffffff;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;margin:0;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #dadada;"><div style="float:left;display:inline-block;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div><div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><span style="font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;">Repairing the World&#39;s First Laptop! (Epson HX-20)</span><p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 Presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/3692/vcp-biography-clem">MAYER MAKES VCP Profile</a>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p></div></div><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"></p><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882JHPOLqdA">www.youtube.com/watch</a></span><p style="margin:0;"></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;background-color:#e9f6fc;padding:8px;max-width:744px;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:&#39;Open Sans&#39;, Arial, sans-serif;text-align:justify;">Clem stumbled upon a gem at a flea-market! An Epson HX-20, the worlds first Laptop! Not a luggable computer like the SX64 or others but a real portable unit! He even got the Manual, Carry Case and PromoMaterial with it! Only gripe is that it does not work. Clem fixes his precious retro computer by spot welding an NIMH-battery pack and troubleshooting the keyboard and screen! </span></p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Supplemental Content:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><ul><li><span style="color:#303030;">General Info:</span><ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/">https://oldcrap.org/2019/10/27/epson-hx-20/</a><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm">http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="http://oldcomputer.info/8bit/hx20/index.htm">Epson HX-20 - MCbx</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="http://cmgb.blogspot.com/2017/01/das-phablet-von-gestern_22.html">CMbB : Das Phablet von gestern</a></li><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML">https://www.zock.com/8-Bit/D_HX20.HTML</a></li></ul></li><li>Interface to PC:<ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html">https://norbertkehrer.github.io/flashx20.html</a></li></ul></li><li>Emulator:<ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/">https://frigolit.net/projects/hxemu/</a></li></ul></li><li>User Manual as a PDF:<ul><li><a class="jive-link-external-small" href="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank" title="https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf">https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/hx20__/hx20__u1.pdf</a></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Bill of Material:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder mce-item-table" style="border:1px solid #C6C6C6;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Product Name</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Manufacturer</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;">Quantity</th><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;color:#505050;background-color:#f2f2f2;text-align:left;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-VgYopPN3-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=130436~1,1730541~4&amp;nsku=57AC5795~1,52R4220~4&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=130436~1,1730541~4&amp;nsku=57AC5795~1,52R4220~4&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Kit</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-VgYopPN3-unlinked">Buy Kit</span></span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE Contact Cleaner, Lubricant, Non-Flammable, Cleaning Solvent, Aerosol, 200 ml</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">ELECTROLUBE</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">1</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-YiiBDt88-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=130436~1&amp;nsku=57AC5795~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=130436~1&amp;nsku=57AC5795~1&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-YiiBDt88-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Rechargeable Battery, Low Self Discharge, Single Cell, Nickel Metal Hydride, 3000 mAh, 1.2 V, Sub C RoHS</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">Ansmann</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;">4</td><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #C6C6C6;padding:6px;"><span><span class="e14-init-shown e14-product-link-buynow" id="addProduct-rGSBbW1Q-linked" style="white-space:nowrap;"><a class="jive-link-product-addtolist" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1730541~4&amp;nsku=52R4220~4&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank"><span class="pf-widget-map pf-productlink-cart-icon"></span></a><a class="jive-link-product pf-embedded-product-link" href="https://www.element14.com/community/view-product.jspa?fsku=1730541~4&amp;nsku=52R4220~4&amp;COM=noscript" target="_blank">Buy Now</a></span><span class="e14-init-hidden" id="addProduct-rGSBbW1Q-unlinked">Buy Now</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><h2><span style="color:#3334ca;">Additional Parts:</span></h2><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" class="jiveBorder" style="border:1px solid #000000;width:100%;"><thead><tr><th style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#6690bc;text-align:left;" valign="middle"><strong>Product Name</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;border:1px solid #000000;padding:2px;"><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Epson HX-20 Computer</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: luggable computer, how to weld battery, how to repair old laptop, e14presents_mayermakes, how to repair laptop battery, worlds first laptop, epson hx20, first portable computer, battery spot welder, micrososft basic, how to make nimh batteries, hx-20, hc-20, friday_release, oldest laptop, mayermakes, fist laptop, basic computer</div>