Vintage IBM PC XT Model 5160 Computer – For Repair – Faulty PSU, MiniScribe HDD For Sale
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Vintage IBM PC XT Model 5160 Computer – For Repair – Faulty PSU, MiniScribe HDD
Price: CA $246.80
Up for sale/sale is a classic piece of computing history: an original IBM Personal Computer XT (Model 5160).This unit is being sold strictly FOR PARTS OR REPAIR as it does not currently boot up.Diagnostic Notes:
Power Issues: The computer does not turn on. I tested the hard drive power plug with a multimeter and was only receiving 0.5V, indicating a faulty Power Supply Unit (PSU).
Testing Limits: No further troubleshooting, board diagnostics, or component testing have been performed.
Hard Drive: Fitted with a vintage MiniScribe Corporation hard drive (Inspection date sticker: 19 NOV 1987, Serial: TKD 051413).
Power Supply: Features an original Astec / IBM PSU (P/N 1501439).
Chassis: The casing, faceplate, and rear ports are in good cosmetic shape for their age, with normal vintage wear. An old asset/service sticker from "Hamilton" remains on the side.
This is an excellent project machine for a vintage tech hobbyist looking to recapping the PSU, fix a classic IBM motherboard, or harvest rare period-correct parts like the MiniScribe drive and AMD 8088 CPU.Selling AS-IS with no returns. Please review all photos carefully to see the exact condition of the internal boards and external casing before offerding.