IBM PC AT 5170 Vintage Computer Case Only Some Damage On Front With No Rust
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44511080 | Brand: IBM |
| Vintage: Yes | Type: Case |
| Compatible Brand: For IBM |
Here we have a sad item with potential. This auction includes only the case frame and top.
What’s bad:* The front is broken * The bracket that holds the lights and speaker is damaged. Speaker itself is ok.* Top is dented.* Photos of damaged areas are included.
What’s good:* The frame. It is in really great shape. It has all the original cork feet, no rust, everything is straight.* The top, while dented some doesn’t have rust or flaking paint. The paint they used on the cas...e is amazing!* It includes the screws that hold the top on. Odd to mention it, but these screws are larger than normal PC case screws. I saw some sick soul auctioning off a set for like $15 or something.* This case would be a good donor for someone who already has a 5170 with good front, but maybe the rest is rusted from exposure to the elements. This case appears to have been inside its whole life.
I am a hobbyist that enjoys working on old computers. It’s fun. Many of us that do this have a budget however, and at the rate things are going these computers will be selling for their 1984 MSRP before long lol. I’m listing this thing for a few bucks so maybe someone will grab it and make it part of a beautiful system. I know shipping won’t be cheep, but I only pick charge actual shipping fees. I also pack my items very well. Especially this one, it’s been through enough!
This item is sold as-is. If you have any questions feel free to ask. There are no returns.
What’s bad:* The front is broken * The bracket that holds the lights and speaker is damaged. Speaker itself is ok.* Top is dented.* Photos of damaged areas are included.
What’s good:* The frame. It is in really great shape. It has all the original cork feet, no rust, everything is straight.* The top, while dented some doesn’t have rust or flaking paint. The paint they used on the cas...e is amazing!* It includes the screws that hold the top on. Odd to mention it, but these screws are larger than normal PC case screws. I saw some sick soul auctioning off a set for like $15 or something.* This case would be a good donor for someone who already has a 5170 with good front, but maybe the rest is rusted from exposure to the elements. This case appears to have been inside its whole life.
I am a hobbyist that enjoys working on old computers. It’s fun. Many of us that do this have a budget however, and at the rate things are going these computers will be selling for their 1984 MSRP before long lol. I’m listing this thing for a few bucks so maybe someone will grab it and make it part of a beautiful system. I know shipping won’t be cheep, but I only pick charge actual shipping fees. I also pack my items very well. Especially this one, it’s been through enough!
This item is sold as-is. If you have any questions feel free to ask. There are no returns.
