IBM introduced the ThinkPad line in 1992. The name "ThinkPad" had roots in IBM's corporate history and culture. Thomas J. Watson, Sr., had first introduced "THINK!" as an IBM slogan in the 1920s. For decades IBM distributed small notepads with the word "THINK" emblazoned on a brown leatherette cover to customers and employees. The name ThinkPad was suggested by IBM employee Denny Wainwright, who had a "THINK" notepad in his pocket.

Standard Features of 760EL (Type 9547)
    * Intel Pentuim CPU 100MHz - 133 MHz
    * 8MB memory standard (80MB maximum)
    * 810MB, 1.0GB or 1.2GB HDD

This model

• 760ELD supplied with CD-Rom drive and two PCMCIA slots.
• Release Date May 1996
• Withdrawn May 1997
• Manuals dating from May 1997 and September 1997

Keyboard lifts up to access the CD-Rom, HDD and Battery.

To access below the keyboard:

1. Fold the screen back to 90deg open.
2. Keyboard release switches are the same ones as the case opening switches, LH and RH side of the chassis.
3. Push the switches away from you (towards the screen) and push up on the edge of the keyboard lugs under the speakers. 
4. The keyboard will hinge up towards the screen, revealing the accessible bays under the keyboard.

Model 760EL or 760ELD

• Feature Description
• Processor:
  • Intel Pentium 100 MHz w/o L2 Cache
  • Intel Pentium 120 MHz w/o L2 Cache
  • Intel Pentium 133 MHz w/o L2 Cache
• Bus architecture
  • PCI bus
  • VESA local bus for video subsystem
• Memory (standard)
  • 8MB or 16MB (on the system board)
• Memory (option)
  • 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, DIMM (max. 72MB or 80MB)
  • DIMM adapter
• CMOS RAM
  • 114 bytes + 4 kilobytes
• VGA video
  • 12.1-inch, 64K colors, 800×600 pixel TFT color LCD
  • 11.3-inch, 256 colors, 800×600 pixel DSTN color LCD
• Diskette drive (removable)
  • 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB (4-mode), 3.5-inch
  • 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch
• Hard disk drive (removable)
  • 810MB, 2.5-inch
  • 1.08GB, 2.5-inch
  • 1.2GB, 2.5-inch
• CD-ROM (removable)
  • 760ELD – 5-inch, quadruple speed, IDE interface
• ESS card
  • Audio function
• Infrared transfer
  • Two IR ports
  • IrDA 1.0
  • ASK
  • 1.15 million bps
• PCMCIA/cardbus
  • One Type-III or two Type-II

Researched from:

• https://www.manualslib.com/download/75627/IBM-Thinkpad-S05l-1270-01.html
• https://www.manualslib.com/manual/75200/IBM-Thinkpad-365c-Cd-2625.html#product-THINKPAD%20760EL/ELD%20(9547)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThinkPad_760

Manufacturer: IBM
Date: May 1996 to May 1997

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH75686. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.

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