Conference akocoa::decpc_portables

    RE: last few.
    
    After you drivespace a disk and use it for several weeks or so, you
    should left dbl-click on My Computer, and then RIGHT single-click on
    the drive letter that is compressed. That will bring up a window/dialog
    box. One of the tabs will be "Compression" and when clicked, it will
    actual calculate your compression ratio.
    
    Here;s the key: If it tells you your ratio is REALLY 1.6, you should go
    back into Drive Space and using the menubar tool "Change Ratio..."
    change it accordingly. By default, I think Drivespace uses 2.0:1 ratio
    which is vastly misleadinbg if you store lots of ZIPS and EXE files.
    
    DOS/Windows may "Think" you have 200meg free, but in reality you may be
    FULL! Doing the above periodically fixes/adjusts the numbers correctly
    based upon ACTUAL compression being done on each file.
    
    Very Important!
    
    Mark

    What brand do you recommend,... I have not had good luck with 
    Toshiba drives....  Thanks  Ron
    

    I've tried Quantum and Toshiba.  Both worked... but the "shock" rating
    of the Toshiba was better than the Quantum.  I was later told that
    while Quantum makes a good disk... their shock values are not as good
    as others.
    
    I have the Toshiba 1.3GB, which is the same disk that Digital puts into
    the HiNote Ultra II from Canada.  I purchased mine 3rd party.  I carry
    my laptop "everywhere"... and it has been very reliable.  Concerning
    shock "stuff" FWIW from the spec sheet:
    Vibration and Shock:
    Operating Vibration		0.5G
    Operating Shock		100.0G
    Non-Operating Shock		200.0G
    
    If you want the gory full spec sheet I have it... but it is also on the
    web.  I bought it first since it was one of the few low profile big
    disks that I could find.  I was happy later to find out that Digital
    uses it themselves...
    
    jff

    How did you get it in there? Field service or DIY?

    Here's what I've found out about bigger disks for the CT475. I haven't
    actually done this yet, though.
    
    The Digital Parts Source is where to get stuff like this. They
    are at 1-800-225-5385.
    
    There is a 1.35 GB disk that fits. The drive part number is
    30-46764-01 and is orderable from IEG.
    
    For installation, the part number is FM-XE135-UP. This includes
    the disk and is $749, internal price.
    
    I'm still trying to figure out what to do about backing up
    my system before I send it off to be upgraded...
    
    Doug.

    
    	RE: .13
    
    	Direct connection to a system on an NT server, and copy your C
    	drive to your local area.
    
    	It might take awhile, but it'll work.
    

 There are 2.5" to 3.5" ide cable adapters.  With one of these, the
 the old drive can be taken to a lab machine and copied to a scratch drive,
 then the new drive connected and the data copied from the scratch to
 the new drive.

 It was my understanding that this data move was part of the disk 
 replacement cost charged by the repair depot when they replace
 a disk drive?

 Bruce

	Or, use MS Backup that comes with Win95 to backup the whole disk
	to a network drive someplace. (as a backup saveset)

	Put in the new drive, boot off a floppy with a Xircom adaptor.
	Connect to a Win95 kit, install, now use backup to restore the
	saveset and Bob's your Uncle.

							mike

I'm not going to put technical details here due to the
fact that people may try it and cause damage to their
laptops.

But the HiNote Ultra I can EASILY be disassembled for
a hardrive upgrade if your careful. In fact I did it
in my hotel room a while back. All I had was a couple
of small screwdrivers and a thumbtack. (You need a good
degree of patience, and a good understanding of how
to read our field service technical repair guides.)

I wouldn't recommend it as the only person who should open
your laptop should be a fairly skilled technician or field
service.


[Posted by WWW Notes gateway]

    MCS actually created a Windows HELP file (.hlp) that shows the drill.
    Yes, it takes patience, and yes, not for the weak of heart.
    
    The key is lots of room, plenty of light, and a very slim hard disk
    drive. (I think 12.7mm is the limit). I found lots of 1+ gig drives in
    the 12.7mm range, for perhaps $350 or less. I found 540meg drives for
    $99!
    
    Mark
    
    P.S. markja::dkb700:[pccommon]hinote.hlp

re Note 2283.18 by JULIET::HARRIS_MA:

>     P.S. markja::dkb700:[pccommon]hinote.hlp
  
        > Error opening MARKJA::DKB700:[PCCOMMON]HINOTE.HLP;1 as input
        > Insufficient privilege or file protection violation

    fixed. try it now.
    
    Mark

    This is TERRIFIC! How come I've never seen it before? Are there
    equivalents for other machines (like the VP, for instance)?

    It was posted here once, got removed at the request of PCBU (I think).
    
    Replacing the disk in a VP is simple and documented in the manual.
    
    					Steve