HP 9836C Technical Computer

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HP 9836C Technical Computer
General Info
Release Year 1981
Manufacturer HP
Technical Specifications
CPU Motorola 68000 8MHz
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Computers
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A high end workstation computer from HP in the early 1980s primarily for use with CAD and instrument control using the integrated HP-IB (GP-IB/IEEE-488) interface.

Repairs - Modifications

2023-06

  • Original video cable failed and was replaced with standard male-male DA-15 cable with straight pinout.
  • Computer was originally acquired with a HP 98629A Resource Management Card which was replaced with a HP 98622 GPIO Card since this system will likely never be used with others for the foreseeable future.
  • Floppy drives were disassembled and dry cleaned to remove dust

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