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Retro laptop enthusiasts tend to naturally gravitate towards ThinkPads.  But IBM wasn't the only company making solid (and serviceable) laptops.  This time, let's check out a model from Toshiba that came at a pivotal  time in laptop history. 

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Toshiba Satellite 310CDS: A Solid (but Boring) Retro Laptop

Retro laptop enthusiasts tend to naturally gravitate towards ThinkPads. But IBM wasn't the only company making solid (and serviceable) laptops. This time, let's check out a model from Toshiba that came at a pivotal time in laptop history. ----------------------------------------­------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisdoesnotcompute Follow me on Twitter and Instagram! @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------­------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com).

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Anonymous

I picked up a 320CDT a year or so ago. It makes an amazing dos gaming machine for those with limited space. My only issue with it is i have a gigantic vertical white line down the screen. Hopefully there is a replacement panel i can get.

Anonymous

I have a Toshiba Satellite 4015CDT but I can't power it on since I don't have the power cable anymore. It says it takes DC in 15V, is there a resource where I can buy a compatible power cable without worry that something more modern may break an old machine or is it better to try and find an original cable? Any help is appreciated!

thisdoesnotcompute

Generally, DC is DC so if you can find an adapter that outputs the 15V your Satellite needs, it should work. The only thing to watch for is the polarity of the plug (center positive vs. center negative) and that it outputs sufficient current.