From: larry_fosdick@hotmail.com   
      
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   > Hi. I've recently got my hands on a TRS-80 Model 100 and I put in some   
   > batteries, and flipped the switch.. it turned on. The LCD shows things   
   > perfectly, however there's a slight problem -- the keyboard isn't   
   > making it do anything, nor are the arrow buttons. The date's stuck on   
   > Jan 1st. 1900 Sun 00:00:00. Any suggestions?   
   >   
   > Thanks in advance! :)   
      
   Try leaving it connected to AC power for 24 hours (it doesn't have to be   
   on).  The internal battery may be dead. I had a M100 that was not used for a   
   few years, and recovered it this way.  Make sure the memory switch on the   
   back is on.   
      
   If you need a new battery, you can get one from club-100.org.  They are   
   little cylindrical tings with a pair of wires you have to solder on.   
      
   Larry   
      
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