Vintage DEC PDP8/E MiniComputer w/ 10 Boards - Digital Equipment Corp. PDP-8/E For Sale

Vintage DEC PDP8/E MiniComputer w/ 10 Boards - Digital Equipment Corp. PDP-8/E
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Vintage DEC PDP8/E MiniComputer w/ 10 Boards - Digital Equipment Corp. PDP-8/E:
$6999.99

DEC PDP8/E


Description

Listing is for a DEC PDP8/E vintage MiniComputer. The computer turns on but is otherwise completely untested. It's being sold exactly as shown; please look carefully through all of the photographs provided.We elected to minimally clean this unit to prevent any accidental damage. A microfiber cloth was used on the outside housing and an electronics vacuum removed some surface dust inside the computer. No chemicals or compressed air were used, and we did not clean or remove any boards. The computer is pictured almost exactly how we received it.The PDP8/E is in fair condition overall but it has some wear. The outside housing is quite scuffed & scratched, especially on the white edges of the front panel. The rest of the housing isn't too rough, but a few spots are very worn with paint missing. The bottom edges of this unit have quite a bit of surface wear.The front of the PDP8/E is in fair condition however it has a few issues. To begin with there's a few noticeable scratches within the "memory address" portion of the panel. Two scratches begin to the left of the F/Link/0 column and extend one column over to the right. A few slightly lighter scratches begin in the D/GT/1 column and extend right to the MD DIR/IFO/6 column.Additionally on the panel, the switch on the bottom right is damaged - we can see the bottom is broken & a piece of plastic is missing. The black knob on the panel is not damaged & turns freely. When rotated it softly clicks / "notches" into position when aligning with the features described - state, status, etc...The front panel also has a minor problem with alignment. It seems that either the panel itself, the housing, the circuit board behind the panel, or some combination are not aligned properly. A few other switches, which are attached to the board behind the panel, are also a bit stiff. The switches also appear to be ever so slightly off center; switches toward the left side barely have any gap underneath them while switches on the right have a more noticeable space below.The misalignment is most noticeable when the PDP8/E is turned on. When the unit powers up numerous lights behind the panel illuminate however they're pretty faint & a bit difficult to see through the panel.Note that the front panel does have additional worn areas, minor scuffs, and minor scratches - some extremely small. We believe we covered the major points - please refer to the uploaded pictures as they can provide the best detail. Contact us if you would like additional close-up photographs.A key is included with the PDP8/E which is necessary to turn the power on. Upon power up the cooling fans turn on & the front panel lights up. The key is a re-cut duplicate & was purchased online to test the computer.The inside of the PDP8/E is in fair condition. The bottom of the lid has a lot of residue from old foam padding. Additionally there is some surface dust since the unit was only minimally cleaned. Refer to the pictures provided.The computer is full of boards, in total more than 8 are included. A few larger boards are connected, with multiple numbered tabs. The larger sets only have 2x numbered tabs, even though there are 3x physical boards connected together. Technically there are 15 boards installed, although only 13 have numbered tabs. Contact us if you need any clarification about this.The board numbers are listed computer will be professionally wrapped & shipped in a new double wall box. We will provide insurance & guarantee that this item arrives as pictured.


Please look through all of the pictures provided & contact us with any questions or clarification.

Please note buyers from Michigan (MI) must pay 6% state sales tax. This charge applies to the subtotal + S&H for buyers with Michigan addresses only.

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Payment


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ReturnPolicy


Most items are returnable within 14 days of having completed checkout unless otherwise stated in the description; items must be returned in as-sold condition and buyers assume all return shipping costs.
Returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee unless returned due to damage, defect, or listing error.

Terms& Conditions of Sale


All items are guaranteed to arrive as described in the listing and in good working order unless stated otherwise. Any mistakes in the listing could result in full or partial refunds or replacement of items depending on the situation. Items having received damage while in transit will be covered via a refund to the buyer or USPS insurance.I the seller will not accept responsibility for parcels that were not received if the tracking number marks the parcel as having been delivered. Additionally I do not accept responsibility if the buyer's address was at all incorrect.

I the seller assume no responsibility for any damages or actions resulting from the use or misuse of items sold. My return policy is limited to the purchase price of the item and does not cover incidental or consequential costs. I am not able or qualified to make assessments of safety or applicability for a particular use of any items purchased. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine applicability and safety of each item to his/her particular use.All items are returnable for a refund after inspection by the buyer unless stated otherwise - subject to my money back guarantee policy above. By placing a offer or purchasing an item you are acknowledging and agreeing to these terms and those set forth above. Please message me via if you have any questions or concerns. All contact between myself, the seller, and any buyers will take place through .


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