HP OmniBook 300 find!

[Adam Vaughn]

(05-09-2016 04:20 PM)Bill (Smithville NJ) Wrote:  Here's some more info on the OB-300.

There are two versions (at least two) ROM cards - V1.0 ABA & V1.0 ABB. The ABB version will play well with Compact Flash Cards. If you are having problems with using CF cards, check to see which ROM card version you have.

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. It works fine with the 32MB Sandisk flash card I use with my 200LX, but I don't have any other cards to use with it (other than a similar 20MB card which thus far has not worked in any computer I've tried it with, so I assume it's dead).

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