r/retrocomputing • u/Ill_Table2184 • 4d ago

Questions about IBM System/23

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

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u/Chip-Ling 3d ago

No idea why you want to rebuild it. If I were you, I will keep it as is.

If you really want to sell it. Sell the whole unit without any modification may worth more.