IBM ThinkPad 535 Series
The ThinkPad 535 Series were Pentium-based subnotebooks that were initially released in 1996 and sold through 1998. There were three models in the series - the 535, 535E, and 535X. These ThinkPads were exclusive to Japan.
Specifications
| Spec | ThinkPad 535 | ThinkPad 535E | ThinkPad 535X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
| Discontinuation Date | Unknown | ||
| CPU Options | Intel Pentium @120 or 133MHz | Intel Pentium MMX @150MHz | Intel Pentium MMX @200MHz |
| Chipset | Intel 430MX (Mobile Triton) | Unknown | Intel 430TX |
| RAM | Type: Unknown Standard: 8MB Maximum: 40MB |
Type: Unknown Standard: 16MB Maximum: 72MB |
Type: EDO, 1x 144-pin slot Standard: 32MB Maximum: 96MB |
| HDD Type | 2.5" IDE | ||
| Uses Proprietary HDD Adapter? | Unknown | ||
| HDD Standard Size | 810MB or 1.08GB | 1.6GB | 3.2GB |
| Display Options | 10.4" Active Matrix Color LCD @800x600 - I think there was a passive matrix option for the 535 and 535E, but I can't find the info on it anywhere. |
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| GPU | Trident Cyber 9320 VRAM: 1MB |
NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD (NM2160) VRAM: 2MB |
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| Audio | IBM Mwave DSP - Mono Speaker - Microphone |
Crystal CS4237B - Mono Speaker - Microphone |
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| Battery | Lithium Ion | ||
| CMOS Battery | - Proprietary Lithium CMOS Battery - Varta NiMH Reserve Battery |
Proprietary Lithium CMOS Battery | |
| Power Supply | Unknown | ||
| PC Cards | 2x PCMCIA Slots (2x Type II/1x Type III) | 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots (2x Type II/1x Type III) - ZoomVideo Support |
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| Media Drives | None, external floppy only | ||
| Networking | Modem | ||
| I/O (Other) | - 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 1x External FDD Connector - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out - Infrared |
- 1x Parallel - 1x Serial - 1x VGA Out - 1x PS/2 - 2x USB 1.x - 1x External FDD Connector - 1x Mic In - 1x Headphone Out - Infrared |
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| BIOS | IBM BIOS w/ Easy Setup | ||
| Pointing Device | TrackPoint | ||
Common Faults & Maintenance
Battery leaks
The 535 and 535E have a Varta NiMH battery inside that is extremely prone to leaking. Remove it ASAP from any one of these that you have. The 535X does not have this battery inside.
Other Notes
The LCD on any of the models in this series are prone to developing Vinegar Syndrome, especially so since these were only sold in Japan.
Gallery
ThinkPad 535
ThinkPad 535E
ThinkPad 535X
Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/19/2024
Update Reason: specs updated
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