So this #Newton MessagePad 130 showed up on PayPay Fleamarket for $45. Never seen a Newton go for this cheap in Japan (even with massive a black screen burn spot), and they're rare to show up to begin with.
The photos didn't show the screen, but revealed some bad battery leakage (which was also disclosed in the description), but I figured at least it could be used for parts (my pen on my 120 has lost it's end cap!)
I gave the battery contacts a quick wipe down with vinegar, and..
It runs!!! Success!! My first Newton OS 2.0 device.
There’s still a bunch of corrosion in the battery contacts though since I can’t get in behind them, I’m going to want to remove it and leave it in a vinegar bath overnight or something.
Does anyone have any hints on removing the battery contacts to clean them? Are they soldered to the logic board or something?
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