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LAP0004 - Compaq Contura 410C
Compaq Contura 410C - 486 50MHz 8MB RAM and a 400MB HDD.
Grade:
C (Spares and Repairs)
Any Issues:
CMOS error - Windows 3.11 Freezes - Trackball wont go up or down - FDD eject bent - Battery Clip Loose
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