386 Computer IBM PS/2 W/soundblaster, Modem. No Hard Drive - AS - IS Need Repairs.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:51466226 | Model: 35 SX |
| MPN: 011020/c7/IBM_2 | Type: Desktop |
| Brand: IBM | Vintage: Yes |
| UPC: Does not apply |
This was my childhood PC, an IBM 386. Machine is in need of repair or troubleshooting- the computer will power up fine, but rarely outputs to monitor. Eventually I get it to work if I keep restarting the machine. Computer gives "161" and "163" errors. I think that means the internal battery is dead. This doesn't stop the computer from running, though- I was still able to enter DOS and Windows 3.1, so the CPU definitely still works. Mouse and K...eyboard inputs still work, as does the sound blaster, internal speakers, and internal cables. I don't know why the computer doesn't always output to monitor- but once it starts working, it appears to keep working until you unplug everything again. The floppy disk drive might not work- it will still light up and try to read disks, but every time I get a "wrong format" error, and the computer fails to write or format every disk I've tried so far. Could be a dirty head or something, or maybe the drive is just broken. Power button "cap" is detached- easy fix with some glue or putty.
And please note: NO HARD DRIVE INCLUDED!! Naturally, this means no software either. I only include screenshots of the computer running windows/Dos to show you that the computer can still run despite the trouble mentioned above.
Despite it's current state, it's still a great piece of computer nostalgia, or a fun retro machine for really old programs (best for pre-1993 software).
Free shipping, but local pickup would make my life much easier!!! :-D I'm in Massachusetts.
Below are the stats for the machine from an old brochure:
IBM PS/2 (Model 35 SX/35 LS) - Technical specificationsApplicable to: World-WideIBM Personal System/2 Model 35 SX / LS
General information
Machine type: 8535
Announce date: June, 1991
Excerpt from the original announcement letter;
"The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2(R)) Models 35 SX & 35 LS provide a small footprint, low price general business and LAN (Local Area Network) workstation solution. The PS/2 Models 35 SX & 35 LS utilize the 80386SX microprocessor operating at 20MHz with zero to two wait states and has the following integrated functions: parallel port, serial port, pointing device port, video graphics array (VGA 16-bit) port, keyboard port, 1.44MB diskette drive support, Math Co-processor socket and three memory SIMM sockets (two available for memory expansion). The PS/2 Model 35 SX is offered in diskette only (040) and a 40MB (40 million bytes) fixed disk model (043). All models have 2MB's of memory standard on the system board (expandable to 16MB). The Model 35 LS system unit (24X) is shipped with all of the standard features of the Model 35 SX with the following exception. No DASD devices are installed in this medialess system but a 16/4 Token Ring card with RIPL occupies one of the three adapter slots. It is fully upgradable to the Model 35 SX configurations."
System characteristics
Microprocessor: Intel 80386sx (32 bit)
Clock speed: 20 Mhz, 0-2 wait states
Coprocessor: socket for optional i80387 math coprocessor
Type of BUS: 16-bit (AT BUS)
Total number of expansion slots: 3
Ports: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial, parallel, VGA
Memory
Min/Max on system board: 2/16MB
Type of memory:
RAM: DRAM (PS/2 72 pin SIMM) 85ns w. parity. (3 sockets, 2 available)
ROM: ?
Cache: n/a
Physical description
Power supply: 118w, 110/220VAC auto sense
Weight: 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs) (Diskette and hardfile model)
Dimensions (HxWxD): (115 x 360 x 395mm)
Mass storage
Drive bays: 2 (2 x 5.25")
Floppy Disk
Size: 3.5 inch slim-height
Capacity: 1.44MB (Models 040 and 043 only, Model 24x is medialess)
Hard disk
Size: 3.5 inch half-height
Capacity: 40MB (model 043), 80MB (optional)
Access time: 17ms
Interface: AT-IDE
Display
Size:
Display type:
Graphics modes supported: Integrated 16-bit VGA Display adapter
Keyboard
Type: 101 key enhanced or 122 key host connect
Software
Operating system: IBM PC DOS Versions 3.30, 4.01, or higher
Configurations
Various memory, diskette drive, hard drive, monitor, and keyboard configurations including;
8535-040 PS/2 Model 35 SX, 2MB, 1.44MB, 101 keyboard
8535-043 PS/2 Model 35 SX, 2MB, 1.44MB, 40MB, 101 keyboard
8535-24X PS/2 Model 35 SX, 2MB, medialess workstation, 122 keyboard
And please note: NO HARD DRIVE INCLUDED!! Naturally, this means no software either. I only include screenshots of the computer running windows/Dos to show you that the computer can still run despite the trouble mentioned above.
Despite it's current state, it's still a great piece of computer nostalgia, or a fun retro machine for really old programs (best for pre-1993 software).
Free shipping, but local pickup would make my life much easier!!! :-D I'm in Massachusetts.
Below are the stats for the machine from an old brochure:
IBM PS/2 (Model 35 SX/35 LS) - Technical specificationsApplicable to: World-WideIBM Personal System/2 Model 35 SX / LS
General information
Machine type: 8535
Announce date: June, 1991
Excerpt from the original announcement letter;
"The Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2(R)) Models 35 SX & 35 LS provide a small footprint, low price general business and LAN (Local Area Network) workstation solution. The PS/2 Models 35 SX & 35 LS utilize the 80386SX microprocessor operating at 20MHz with zero to two wait states and has the following integrated functions: parallel port, serial port, pointing device port, video graphics array (VGA 16-bit) port, keyboard port, 1.44MB diskette drive support, Math Co-processor socket and three memory SIMM sockets (two available for memory expansion). The PS/2 Model 35 SX is offered in diskette only (040) and a 40MB (40 million bytes) fixed disk model (043). All models have 2MB's of memory standard on the system board (expandable to 16MB). The Model 35 LS system unit (24X) is shipped with all of the standard features of the Model 35 SX with the following exception. No DASD devices are installed in this medialess system but a 16/4 Token Ring card with RIPL occupies one of the three adapter slots. It is fully upgradable to the Model 35 SX configurations."
System characteristics
Microprocessor: Intel 80386sx (32 bit)
Clock speed: 20 Mhz, 0-2 wait states
Coprocessor: socket for optional i80387 math coprocessor
Type of BUS: 16-bit (AT BUS)
Total number of expansion slots: 3
Ports: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial, parallel, VGA
Memory
Min/Max on system board: 2/16MB
Type of memory:
RAM: DRAM (PS/2 72 pin SIMM) 85ns w. parity. (3 sockets, 2 available)
ROM: ?
Cache: n/a
Physical description
Power supply: 118w, 110/220VAC auto sense
Weight: 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs) (Diskette and hardfile model)
Dimensions (HxWxD): (115 x 360 x 395mm)
Mass storage
Drive bays: 2 (2 x 5.25")
Floppy Disk
Size: 3.5 inch slim-height
Capacity: 1.44MB (Models 040 and 043 only, Model 24x is medialess)
Hard disk
Size: 3.5 inch half-height
Capacity: 40MB (model 043), 80MB (optional)
Access time: 17ms
Interface: AT-IDE
Display
Size:
Display type:
Graphics modes supported: Integrated 16-bit VGA Display adapter
Keyboard
Type: 101 key enhanced or 122 key host connect
Software
Operating system: IBM PC DOS Versions 3.30, 4.01, or higher
Configurations
Various memory, diskette drive, hard drive, monitor, and keyboard configurations including;
8535-040 PS/2 Model 35 SX, 2MB, 1.44MB, 101 keyboard
8535-043 PS/2 Model 35 SX, 2MB, 1.44MB, 40MB, 101 keyboard
8535-24X PS/2 Model 35 SX, 2MB, medialess workstation, 122 keyboard
