FS: Restored IBM Thinkpad 535X (UK)

[solidpro]

Restored ultra mobile/tiny IBM Thinkpad 535X - the last and best version with a USB socket and larger TFT screen.

The 535 was when the 5xx series finally came of age before it succumbed to bloat and size of the 560 and 570. Small and evolved to remove all the cursed screens, hinges, batteries and whatever else of the earlier 2xx and 5xx machines.

Recapped where necessary, running an ancient (and packed with old software) installation of Windows 95 in Japanese, where this machine comes from. HDD is a bit clunky but I couldn't bring myself to replace it with all the precious cargo it contains. HDD is as easy to remove and swap as 3 screws, you just remove the two palmrest screws from the base, and then you can access the tiny philips screw inside the front holding the external HDD drawer in place.

Replaced it's CMOS battery and it's main Li-Ion battery still charges, but to what extent, I do not know.

Everything works including the trackpoint and the keyboard. I know these machines inside and out and rebuilt dozens so you know it's been done to a high standard.

Can supply UK mains power supply and a spare HDD caddy with it.

Looking for £125 + delivery. Enquiries or swaps welcome but I'm only interested in the numbered versions of thinkpads.

Photos available upon request.

cheers!