
The IBM 5150: A Time Capsule of Innovation
How a beige box sold in 1981 - the IBM 5150 - rewired business, birthed an industry of clones, handed Microsoft the keys, and quietly seeded the technical conventions that still run the world today.

How a beige box sold in 1981 - the IBM 5150 - rewired business, birthed an industry of clones, handed Microsoft the keys, and quietly seeded the technical conventions that still run the world today.

A practical, in-depth guide to refurbishing an IBM PC XT: learn how to safely inspect and restore vintage hardware, upgrade storage and CPU, add modern conveniences like USB-floppy emulators and network access, and explore creative uses for a restored XT in today’s digital world.

A complete, step-by-step restoration guide for the IBM PC AT (5170-era and compatibles). Covers inspection, cleaning, power supply and capacitor work, floppy/HDD modernization, keyboard/video adapters, networking, software transfer and sourcing vintage parts.