IBM PS/Note 425
Probably the worst laptop that IBM ever made (although that honor may go to the 2141). This one is as fully restored as you can really restore one.
| Release Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel 486SL @25MHz |
| RAM | 4MB |
| Primary Storage | 128MB Maxtor HDD |
| Display | 9.5" Passive Matrix Grayscale LCD @640x480 |
| Graphics | Chips & Technologies 65530 |
| Sound Chip | None |
| OS | Windows For Workgroups 3.11 |
| Battery | Removed |
| CMOS Battery | Replaced 2025, working |
| Power Supply | OEM PSU from Toshiba Satellite P105 is compatible. |
| Issues | None! (is that even possible??) |
| Where I got it | Garage Sale (original), eBay (parts unit) |
| When I got it | 2021 (original) 2023 (parts unit) |
| Price Paid | Free! (Original), $50 (ThinkPad 350 parts machine) |
For specific general specifications on this model of laptop, see it's page on the laptop portal.
Maintenance Performed Since Acquisition (in chronological order)
- Internal inspection (2021)
- Main, CMOS and Reserve batteries pulled (2021)
- Motherboard capacitor replaced (2021)
- Floppy Drive lubricated (2021)
- LCD recapped (2022?)
- Keyboard replaced (2023)
- Interconnect cable replaced (2023)
- Hinges repaired (2024)
- CMOS Battery replaced (2025)
Image Gallery
These photos are a bit out of date - after repairing the hinge mounts, the display lid immediately stress cracked and I had to add ugly epoxy to it. It works, but looks a bit ugly haha.
Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/13/2025
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