Apple Macintosh Portable M5120 - RARE - First Macintosh Portable - Fully Restored - Macintosh
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Apple Macintosh Portable M5120 - RARE - First Macintosh Portable - Fully Restored, manufactured in 1989 and fully functional on AC power with a recapped logic board, upgraded SCSI hard drive, battery eliminator, and Hybrid Recreation board, supplied with original accessories.
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Offered is a museum quality Apple Macintosh Portable M5120 (1989), presented in outstanding, collector grade condition. This machine has been professionally restored, upgraded, and carefully preserved, making it a high end example suitable for serious collectors.
Professional Restoration & Upgrades
Fully recapped logic board (new capacitors installed)
Original Apple power adapter professionally recapped and tested to correct output specifications
Upgraded SCSI hard drive for improved reliability while preserving the original Macintosh experience
Battery Eliminator
A professionally installed battery eliminator is fitted, allowing the Macintosh Portable to operate reliably on AC power without a working battery installed. This is a well known and widely accepted solution for long term use and display, and prevents battery related issues.
Hybrid Recreation
A professionally installed Hybrid Recreation board by androda.work improves power stability and reliability by replacing known failure prone original hybrid components. This upgrade allows safe, stable AC operation and significantly extends the long term reliability of the Macintosh Portable, while preserving full originality and compatibility.
Condition
Fully functional when powered via the AC adapter
Exterior and interior in exceptional condition
No cracks, no structural damage
One of the cleanest examples currently available on the market
Display
Original active matrix display
A small cluster of black pixels is visible in the lower right corner
These pixels are stable and do not spread
The imperfection is minor
Battery
Original battery included for completeness
Battery is no longer functional due to age and should be considered non usable
System operates correctly when connected to mains power
Functionality
Floppy drive fully operational: reads, loads and ejects disks correctly
Operating system installed and ready for use
Includes original Apple software and a large collection of classic Macintosh games
Included Original Accessories
Original black Apple carrying bag rare and highly collectible
Original Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) mouse, fully functional
Collector’s Note
The Macintosh Portable is a landmark system in Apple history and increasingly difficult to find in this condition especially fully restored, cosmetically exceptional, and complete with original Apple accessories.
Offered is a museum quality Apple Macintosh Portable M5120 (1989), presented in outstanding, collector grade condition. This machine has been professionally restored, upgraded, and carefully preserved, making it a high end example suitable for serious collectors.
Professional Restoration & Upgrades
Fully recapped logic board (new capacitors installed)
Original Apple power adapter professionally recapped and tested to correct output specifications
Upgraded SCSI hard drive for improved reliability while preserving the original Macintosh experience
Battery Eliminator
A professionally installed battery eliminator is fitted, allowing the Macintosh Portable to operate reliably on AC power without a working battery installed. This is a well known and widely accepted solution for long term use and display, and prevents battery related issues.
Hybrid Recreation
A professionally installed Hybrid Recreation board by androda.work improves power stability and reliability by replacing known failure prone original hybrid components. This upgrade allows safe, stable AC operation and significantly extends the long term reliability of the Macintosh Portable, while preserving full originality and compatibility.
Condition
Fully functional when powered via the AC adapter
Exterior and interior in exceptional condition
No cracks, no structural damage
One of the cleanest examples currently available on the market
Display
Original active matrix display
A small cluster of black pixels is visible in the lower right corner
These pixels are stable and do not spread
The imperfection is minor
Battery
Original battery included for completeness
Battery is no longer functional due to age and should be considered non usable
System operates correctly when connected to mains power
Functionality
Floppy drive fully operational: reads, loads and ejects disks correctly
Operating system installed and ready for use
Includes original Apple software and a large collection of classic Macintosh games
Included Original Accessories
Original black Apple carrying bag rare and highly collectible
Original Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) mouse, fully functional
Collector’s Note
The Macintosh Portable is a landmark system in Apple history and increasingly difficult to find in this condition especially fully restored, cosmetically exceptional, and complete with original Apple accessories.
Details
Brand
Apple
Series/ Model
Macintosh Portable M5120 - RARE - First Macintosh Portable - Fully Restored
Year of Manufacture
1989
Condition
Fully Restored
In working order
Yes
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