Inside A Chunky Relic Of Computer History

Channel:

ctrl-alt-rees

Subscribers:

47,400

Published on May 16, 2025 11:55:22 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtghCWxF4eA

Duration: 0:00

8,193 views

705

https://www.pcbway.com/ - PCB fabrication, assembly, 3D printing, CNC machining & more!

This RM branded 286 laptop is a real piece of computing history! But what's inside... and does it even still work?

Support The Channel:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ctrlaltrees
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ctrlaltrees

Episode Links:
Information From: https://www.thenimbus.co.uk/range-of-nimbus-computers/nb300
Katamari Desk Mat (not affiliated, I just love it): https://www.fangamer.eu/products/katamari-damacy-desk-mat

VIP Superfan Steves & Executive Producers:
🐢
Action Retro:
Alyxx The Rat:
Arthur Ludwiczak
ANE-ZWNBSP
BitterBlitter
Catriona
Christian Langeland
Craig Over
Damouze
Endzs
Erik Erik
Has Beard, Plays Games:
Justin D. Morgan:
Karl Bate
Kevin Leah (AKA Zoinks!)
Laurent
Mark 'Kurbeco' Simpson
Naokia Saito:    / @naokisrc  
Peter (Melair)
polymatt:    / @polymatt  
Richard Shears
Simon Green
Steve's Tech Shed:
stween
Tim's Retro Corner:    / @timsretrocorner  
Vanessaira:    / @vanessaira-retro  

Socials:
Official ctrl-alt-rees Discord: https://discord.gg/5k922pd8PW
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ctrl-alt-rees.com
Mastodon: https://oldbytes.space/@ctrlaltrees
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctrl.alt.rees

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & RM Story
02:44 Hardware Tour & Connectivity
05:41 Teardown - What's Inside?
09:55 Motherboard Overview
15:43 PSU Jank & Test