HP OmniBook 300 find!

[Bill (Smithville NJ)]

(05-09-2016 08:30 PM)Adam Vaughn Wrote:  Thanks for the info, Bill. Is there a way to tell which version I have? When I popped out the system ROM card, all I remember seeing on the label was Version 1.0.

Somewhere on the same side as the Version will be "ABA" or "ABB". Sometimes HP puts it next to the version number, other times it down where the model number is.

Quote:As for your earlier comments about replacing the hard drive with flash, I will definitely keep that in mind. Is there a source for the 'door plate' which would allow me to use the PC card slot normally blocked by the hard drive card? Also, is there a known source for the F1041A 2MB RAM card upgrades other than a dead 300 or somesuch? Also, where would they be installed? I noticed a door on the left side of my 300 (opposite the pop-out mouse), but have yet to figure out how to get in there to see what's inside. Again, thanks!
-Adam

On the lower front of the computer, below the screen latch, you should see a small door that has a slot in it. You just use your fingernail or a screw driver to slide the door down and off the computer. You'll see an opening for inserting a memory card.

A few years ago I searched everywhere and couldn't find anyone selling the memory cards. Your best (and probably only) bet is from another computer.

Kingston did make some memory cards for the OB-300. I have one of their cards (KTH-OB300/6) which is a 6mb card. It's interesting, I was just looking at it and it has three chips on it with space for a fourth. So they may have also made an 8mb card. As far as I know, HP only made 2 and 4 mb cards.

Is the door on the left above the D-drive Rom Card? If so, then you can put a pcmcia flash card there. If you are referring to towards the back on the left side, then that is a slot for an internal modem. Two of my units has the modem installed, but I have never tested them.

There really isn't any source for parts other than buy another complete computer, or occasionally on ebay.

Bill
Smithville, NJ