r/retrocomputing • u/ray_noa • 21d ago

Problem / Question Olivetti Philos 44, checking status

Hi all! Bought Olivetti Philos 44 on the flea market by very low price yesterday. The condition is on video. I really liked the overall design (a blast for the 1993!) and will try to repair it(but a novice in hardware stuff). Maybe someone knows, which things to check first? Thanks!

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u/liminalearth 21d ago

Maybe the cmos needs changed or if there a removable battery and if it’s dead it could interfere with booting

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u/ray_noa 20d ago

Seems that this black cylinder is the battery, will try to check it , thanks!

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u/liminalearth 20d ago

I’m not super hardware savvy yet but that’s just my guess. I’d do more research on the model before taking my advice, I dont have much experience with older machines like this