Up for sale is a vintage IBM ThinkPad 701C, famous for its unique “Butterfly” folding keyboard. This is a great opportunity for an IBM/ThinkPad collector, vintage computer enthusiast, or someone looking for a restoration project.

The computer powers on and boots and I was able to get it to the DOS/Windows environment. The original LCD, however, has significant damage and does not display a usable picture. Please see all photos carefully.

Included:

IBM ThinkPad 701C laptop

Original IBM laptop power cord/AC adapter

Original Butterfly folding keyboard

IBM external floppy disk drive

External floppy drive cable

Floppy disks shown in the photographs

Condition:

Laptop powers on and boots

LCD screen is severely damaged and does not provide a normal usable display

Keyboard is present and operational.

Exterior shows normal age/use and cosmetic wear

Floppy drive and disks are included as pictured

I have not fully tested every function of the computer or floppy drive

Sold as-is for restoration/collector use

Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition

This is a rare and collectible IBM ThinkPad model, particularly because of its famous Butterfly keyboard. It would make an excellent restoration project or addition to a vintage computer collection.

PLEASE NOTE: The LCD is severely damaged. The computer does power on and boot, but the display is not usable. Please do not purchase expecting a fully functioning laptop.

Everything pictured is included. Please review all photos carefully. Sold as-is with no warranty