Jean -

The display adapter probably has a 9-pin rather than a 15-pin
connection.  You can check out "junk" stores to look for one, I picked
one up at the local Goodwill for next to nothing.  That's assuming that
it is the monitor that went out.

Deanna

JMB wrote:
>
> Second attempt - First never appeared
>
> A friend has a Bondwell 286 portable computer (made in 1991 according to
> the FCC ID).  The display gave up the ghost.  He has all of his formulas
> and solutions to his laboratory experiments on the hard drive.  I am
> assuming that the drive is either a MFM or RLL type.  The computer has a
> video output connector on the rear, but it is identified as an RGB
> output.  The system will turn on but he cannot "see" anything.  If a
> monitor could be connected to it, he could then copy all of his data to
> floppies and put it on his home computer until he gets a new laptop.
>
> But since it is a RGB output, I don't think it can drive the more common
> standard monitor.
>
> I thought of taking the drive out, but before I crack the case, I want
> to know if that is a good approach or a last ditch effort.
>
> Looks like Bondwell is not on the web (was a Hong Kong company)
>
> Any thoughts would be very much appreciated.
>
> --
> Jean Bourvic :>))
> It is always easier to critique than it is to learn!
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