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IBM 5170  -  Some Documentation Pointers


"An Introduction to the AT"

Pages 1129-1145 (PDF pages 1161-1177) of Upgrading and Repairing PCs - Tenth Anniversary Edition


"IBM's Next Generation"

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IBM's Announcement Letters for the 5170

Aug 1984: Models 068 and 099 ( type 1 motherboard, 6 MHz, optional 20MB hard drive )
Oct 1985: Model 239 ( type 2 motherboard, 6 MHz, 30MB hard drive )  ( more info at here )
Apr 1986: Models 319 and 339 ( type 3 motherboard, 8 MHz, 30MB hard drive )
     
Jan 1986: Models 839 and 899 ( controllers for IBM 4683 Point-of-Sale Terminals in the IBM 4680 Store System )



IBM manual - 'Guide to Operations'

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IBM manual - 'Technical Reference'

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IBM manual - 'Hardware Maintenance and Service'

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Wiki entry for the 5170 at the Vintage Computer Forums

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Circuit diagrams

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Part numbers

Included in a 'parts catalog' at here.