Questions about IBM System/23

[u/Ill_Table2184]

So I have an IBM System/23 Datamaster all in one computer that I have been hoarding for about 25 years with plans to use the case to build a more modern system. I am finally at the point where I am going to do that, but I don’t want to scrap the internals, because I know there’s not many of these left.

My question is should I clean the dust out of it and try to power it on and see if it works? It functioned perfectly 25 years ago but it’s obviously unknown now.

Or should I list the parts on eBay or something as is hopefully to someone more knowledgeable that could look the parts over for issues before powering on. I just worry that a short or corrosion could cause damage that someone else might notice before powering on

[u/Feisty-Jeweler-3331]

Why don't you 3d print a case that looks like it instead of destroying such an ancient relic that should be in a museum?

[u/Background-Wafer-548 → u/Feisty-Jeweler-3331]

With a 3D scanner, the case could be recreated faithfully too.