Apple PowerBook 170

The PowerBook 170 in my collection is working although it is having some hard disk issues.

The machine came complete in it's original box with lots of software and related items.

(Submitted May 2, 2008 01:21:02 by Bill)

ALSO looking for a Powerbook 170 manual, I HAD one and hope to find it. And/or does anyone have a takeapart instructions? Thanks

(Submitted April 24, 2008 14:07:17 by zach)

i have just received one of these from my parents after trashing my grandparents attic found this screen is broken would like help on how to get a new one or how to remove this one

(Submitted March 16, 2008 12:03:57 by chris)

I dont know what hard drive type you need. Check what type of drive you need. Esspecially, I am creating a WEBSITE of my own.

(Submitted February 27, 2008 16:43:25 by monica)

DOes anyone have the users Manual for the Powerbook 170?

I would be interested in purchasing it.

Thanks

(Submitted February 12, 2008 10:10:46 by Tabitha)

I wanted to know can you surf the internet on this? and do the software still work on it? I would like to but please email me princesstabitha30@yahoo.com I will give you $100.00 for it because it's so old.

(Submitted January 24, 2008 17:13:48 by mingo)

I have a 170. I am looking for a 3.5 start up disck. If anyone wants to buy mine make and offer.

(Submitted January 2, 2008 15:12:06 by pippin)

I allways waned a PB 170 and i hope you like yours.

(Submitted November 9, 2007 18:48:04 by Karl)

Has anyone got a circuit for these? i have a PB 100

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Description
Manufacturer	Apple Computer Corporation
Model	PowerBook 170
Date Announced	October 21, 1991
Date Canceled	October 19, 1992
Number Produced	Hundreds of thousands
Country of Origin	USA
Price	$4,600
Current Value	$50-$100

Specifications
Processor	Motorola 68030
Speed	25 Mhz
RAM	2 MB to 8 MB
ROM	1 MB
Storage	Built-in 40 or 80 MB hard drive and HD 3.5" floppy
Expansion	N/A
Bus	N/A
Video	640x400 grayscale graphics
I/O	ADB, Serial, SCSI
OS Options	MacOS, various versions

Notes	The early PowerBook line is starting to become vintage. . .

Related Items in Collection	Various other Apple systems.
Related Items Wanted	Replacement hard drive, additional RAM.