Description
AOpen DVD-9624 DVD-ROM Drive IDE ATAPI 5.25 Internal Half-Height January 1999
The AOpen DVD-9624 is a 5.25-inch half-height internal DVD-ROM drive using the IDE/ATAPI interface, manufactured in Japan in January 1999. It is designed for installation in desktop computers with a standard 5.25-inch drive bay and a compatible IDE optical drive connection. The drive reads both DVD and CD media.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: DVD-9624
- Part Number: 81.37037.002
- Interface: IDE / ATAPI
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch half-height internal
- DC Power: +5V / +12V
- Manufacture Date: January 1999
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Certifications: FCC, UL, CE (E145483, N625)
- Rear connectors: IDE 40-pin data connector, 4-pin Molex power connector, jumper block (visible in photos)
- Front panel: tray-load slot, eject button, activity LED indicator
Applications
The AOpen DVD-9624 is a late-1990s IDE/ATAPI DVD-ROM drive from the era when DVD playback was first becoming standard in desktop PCs. It was used in consumer and business desktop systems running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or early Windows XP, providing DVD video playback and CD-ROM reading capability. Today these drives remain useful for maintaining or restoring legacy desktop systems — particularly machines built between 1998 and 2003 that rely on IDE optical drives. They are also commonly sought by retro computing enthusiasts building or restoring period-correct systems. The IDE/ATAPI interface means it connects directly to a standard ATA controller found on virtually all motherboards of that era.
This AOpen DVD-9624 DVD-ROM Drive has been tested and is in good working condition. The drive was pulled from a working desktop environment and shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with age — the beige front bezel has some light discoloration typical of late-1990s plastics. The rear IDE connector, power connector, and jumper pins all appear intact and undamaged, as seen in the photos. Manufactured in Japan in January 1999, this is a solid legacy optical drive in good shape for its era. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
AOpen |
Model: |
DVD-9624 |
MPN: |
DVD-9624 |
Part Number: |
81.37037.002 |
Type: |
DVD-ROM Drive |
Interface: |
IDE / ATAPI |
Form Factor: |
5.25" Half-Height Internal |
DC Voltage: |
+5V / +12V |
Manufacture Date: |
January 1999 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
SKU: |
29531 |
Seller Notes: |
AOpen DVD-9624 DVD-ROM drive, IDE/ATAPI interface, made in Japan January 1999. |
Compatible With: |
Desktop PCs with IDE/ATAPI optical drive bay (5.25") |
Condition Notes: |
This AOpen DVD-9624 DVD-ROM Drive has been tested and is in good working condition. Pulled from a working desktop environment. Shows normal cosmetic wear and bezel discoloration typical of the era. IDE/power connectors intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |