IBM PC Convertible

IBM Type 5140

The IBM PC Convertible (also known as the IBM 5140) is a 8088-based laptop/luggable that was released in June 1986. It did not have support for internal hard drives, instead having two floppy drives built-in. The only port was a large expansion bus connector, which was used to connect any additional devices and interfaces.

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Specifications

Spec Details
CPU CPU Type: Soldered QFP
Intel 80C88 @4.77MHz
Chipset N/A
RAM Type: Proprietary SRAM
Standard: 256 or 640KB
Maximum: 640KB
Storage None
Requires Adapter: N/A
Standard: N/A
Display Options - Non-Backlit Passive Matrix Monochrome LCD @640x200
- Backlit Passive Matrix Monochrome LCD @640x200 (avail. 10/1987)
Graphics Chipset CGA
VRAM: Unknown
Audio PC Speaker
Main Battery NiCad (9.6V, 2400mAH)
CMOS Battery None
Power Supply Barrel Jack (15V, 2.7A)
Media Drives 2x 3.5" 720K Floppy Drives
PC Cards None
Networking Modem (Optional)
Other I/O - 1x Expansion Port
BIOS IBM
Pointing Device None