WinBook 486C2SX-25C
Working as of August 2025. Originally picked up a cheap $30 basket case unit in 2023 which did work, but I eventually broke the LCD and the "parts" unit I found was in much better condition, so my original one is now the parts unit.
| Release Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel 486SX @25MHz |
| RAM | 4MB |
| Primary Storage | 2GB Toshiba HDD |
| Display | 9.4" Passive Matrix Color LCD @640x480 (Sharp) |
| Graphics | Chips & Technologies 65530 VRAM: 512KB |
| Sound Chip | None |
| OS | Windows 3.1 |
| Battery | Missing |
| CMOS Battery | Removed |
| Power Supply | OEM |
| Capacitors | Original |
| Issues | Hinges on the new unit need reinforcement, bad floppy drive belt |
| Where I got it | eBay |
| When I got it | 2023 (original), 2025 (replacement) |
| Price Paid | ~$30 (original), $54 (replacement) |
For specific general specifications on this model of laptop, see it's page on the laptop portal.
Maintenance Performed Since Acquisition (in chronological order)
- General internal inspection (2023)
- CMOS battery removed (2023)
- Hinges repaired with JB Weld (2023)
- Hard drive replaced (2024)
- Replaced pretty much the entire laptop (2025)
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Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/20/2025
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