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System record · 5155

IBM 5155 Portable Personal Computer.

IBM’s transportable desktop-class PC, packaged around an integrated display and full-height expansion architecture.

Physical system in collection

Catalog data

System profile.

Manufacturer
IBM
Family
IBM PC
Platform
DOS / IBM PC compatible
Form factor
Portable / luggable
Era
1980s
Record status
Initial catalog entry

Preservation scope

What gets recorded.

Document the chassis, installed adapters, storage configuration, display condition, and any surviving software or transport accessories.

  • Photograph the exterior, labels, ports, internals, and installed options.
  • Document operational state, known faults, repairs, and safe power-up procedure.
  • Inventory ROMs, storage devices, expansion hardware, peripherals, and accessories.
  • Image original media and publish hashes, formats, recovery notes, and usable derivatives.
  • Scan or link manuals, service information, advertisements, and other surviving context.

Collection notes

A record ready to grow.

This is the initial catalog entry. Add acquisition history, serial numbers, photographs, repair history, configuration details, media inventories, and downloadable material here as preservation work is completed.