Hardware Matters

Hardware Test Software
• Nick's TestIt - testet: Lautsprecher, Bildschirm, Speichergeschwindigkeit und zeigt Systeminfos
  [checks: speaker, screen, memory speed and displays system information]
  ==> Kurztest/Short review ...
• NewtTest Freeware (116 KB) - Hardwaretests für Newton 1x0, 2x00, eMate
  [hardware tests for Newton 1x0, 2x00, eMate]
  Preview Screenshot

• Gestalt 0.2 for NOS 2.x - Systemdaten unter NOS 2.0 anzeigen
  [diplays system infomation for Newton OS 2.0]
• LCD Check - auf tote Pixel prüfen
  [tests for dead Pixel]

• Battering Ram Pro - umgeht den Passwortschutz beim Booten
  [bypass the Newton password screen]
  Upgrades MP 2000 > 2100
  
• PIXsolution Upgrade MP 2000 > MP 2100 - plus Implant Accelerator (Besprechung/Review)
• Upgrade Your MP 2000 Yourself - US $50 + Shipping for chips / US $100 + Return shipping for upgrade
• Dave Watson Upgrade MP 2000 > MP 2100 ($75 plus return shipping) and repairs for MP 1x0
• Mini-DIN (semi-commercial product $42.50) - ready-made serial-port; no noldering is required
  

  eMate RAM
  

• eMate RAM Upgrade - how to install the eMate upgrade card (with pictures)
• eMate memory upgrade FAQ - Tips & Tricks

  ExpertPad
  

• Sharp ExpertPad Upgrade Project (NOS 1.1 > NOS 2.0) - selber upgraden - noch nicht fertig
  [DIY ROM upgrade - a work in progress]
  Overclocking MP 2x00 (162 > 220 MHz)
  
• MP2x00 Homebrew Speedup - für 7 Euro auf 220 MHz beschleunigen
  [from 162 MHZ to 220 MHz for $ 10 Canadian]
• Speed up your MP2000 - Overclocking Guide
• Newton 2X00 Clockup - DIY Accelerator Information (JAP>>ENG)

  eMate (20 > 27 MHz)
  

• eMate Homebrew Speedup - für 7 Euro auf 27 MHz beschleunigen
  [from 20 MHZ to 27 MHz for $ 10 Canadian] [Oben / Top]
  Service
• Apple's European Central Product Repair Centre (ECPRC) - Newton and eMate Repair Service
• Sun Remarketing - Ersatzteile & Zubehör
• eMate, Newton 1x0, Newton 2x00 Service Manual (PDF) [Oben / Top]

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  Selbermachen und Geld sparen
  Save Money - Do It Yourself

  Stromversorgung / power supply
• WenSolar - zeigt Stromverbrauch, (Sonnen-) Ladestrom und mehr
  [displays the power consumption, the (solar) charge current and more]
• Selbstbau Stromversorgung - Ersatz für's Originalnetzteil
  [German Site (DIY Power Supply) - GER>>ENG]

  Battery Modification

• Akku für MP 2x00 - Alternative zu Apples NiMH Pack
  [in English Build your own battery pack]
• How to refurbish a MP 1x0, MP 2x00, eMate Battery Pack - altes Akkupack mit neuen Zellen ausstatten
• Newton Battery Modification (Alt. Link)- Akkus im Batteriehalter verwenden
  [use accumulator cells in the battery compartement]
• eMate Battery Pack: Try a Tray! / eMate Lid Switch

  Software

• Nick's SoftCharge - Ladezustandanzeige an Batterietyp anpassen
  [patches the battery gauge for different battery types]
• BattTrax - Batteriestatusanzeige
  [freeware battery status display]
• BatteryCounter - Gesamtlaufzeit, Anteil Hintergrundbeleuchtung
  [time passed w & w/o the backlight, the average current]
  [Oben / Top]
  Easy Hacking Touchscreen - Schutzfolien / Screen Protectors
  
• Touchscreen Jaggies Fix - Probleme bei der Stifterkennung
  [straight lines look squiggly, letters have jagged edges]

• Homemade Screen Protectors - Schutzfolie selbstgemacht
  [instructions]
• Screen Protectors - Selbstmachfolienvergleiche
  [comparison of some types of plastic]
• How to activate the built-in diagnostic mode for Apple Newton 120 and 130

  Kabel / Cables
  

• Interconnect-Schnittstelle - PIN Belegung - GER>>ENG
• Interconnect Port Specifications - Draft Preliminary 5/23/97
• Serielles Verbindungskabel Mac/PC - Newton - zum Selberbasteln
  [English version at DIY serial cable 1 - Connection Cable 2]
• DIN8 - DB9 Adapter cabel

  Tastatur / Keyboard
  

• Khyber keyboard hack - die MP 1x0 Tastatur an den MP 2x00 anpassen
  [how to use the MP 1x0 keyboard with a MP 2x00]
• Stowaway Keyboard Driver - Palm Tastatur am Newton nutzen
  [use the Palm / Pocket PC keyboard with your Newton]
• eMate Hinge & Cable Repair - Reparaturanleitung für beschädigtes Scharnier

  Diverses / Misc.
  

• Coloring your Newton - farbige Gehäuse für den Newton
  [colored housings for the Newton]
• DCF 77 Receiver - Funkempfänger für die Atomzeit
  [German article - GER>>ENG]
• Penguin Newton - japanische Seite mit Hardeware Basteleien
  [Japanese site with different hardware projects (JAP>>ENG)]
• Newton & GPS receiver & a bike - Newton als Navigationssystem
  [mount Newton and GPS receiver to road bike ]
  [Oben / Top]
  Hard Core Hacks
• Technische Dokumente
  [technical documentation]

  Auseinanderbauen / Disassembly
  

• OMP zerlegen - wie man einen Newton OMP öffnet und was alles drin ist
  [German site: how to disassemble a OMP (with pictures) - GER>>ENG]
• Newton Inside Photo Story - ein 120er auseinandergenommen
  [a disassembled Newton 120]
• How to disassemble a MP2x00 - bebilderte Anleitung
  [pictured instruction]
• How to disassemble an eMate - bebilderte Anleitung
  [pictured instruction]
• Frozen Newton Projekt - auf japanisch, aber mit guten Photos vom geöffneten MP 2K
  [in Japanese, but with nice pictures of an disassembled MP 2K (JAP>>ENG from Japanese)]

  Display
  

• Backlight Replacement Kit - neue Hintergrundbeleuchtung für alte Newtons
  [ a new replacement kit for your old Newton]
• Newton Backlight Project - neue Hintergrundbeleuchtung einbauen
  [new backlight for old Newts]
• Newton MP2x00 Display Upgrade - neues Licht für 'alte' Newtons
  [new light for 'old' Newtons]

  Interconnection Port
  Mini DIN-8 Dongle Destroyer - ohne Interconnection Port Adpater serielle Geräte anschließen
  [replacemant for the for the interconnection port - serial port adaptor]

• External Audio Adapter - für den Interconnection Port
  [for the interconnection port]
  Software: Audio Changer -Backdrop Button

  Diverses / Misc.
  

• Club PDA Hacks - Hardwarebasteleien aus Japan
  [hardware hacks from Japan]
• NewtwarePDQ - Newton Hardware Hacking [Oben / Top]