Description
Dell 05C671 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive Module Latitude Inspiron Precision
The Dell 05C671 is a 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive module designed to slide into the proprietary modular media bay found on a wide range of late-1990s and early-2000s Dell Inspiron, Latitude, and Precision laptops. It connects via the bay's integrated edge connector — no external cables required — and draws power directly from the system at 5V DC. Manufactured in March 2002 at Revision A00, this unit is the standard Dell-branded modular floppy for the C-series Latitude and contemporary Inspiron/Precision platforms.
Specifications & What's Included
- Part Number (DP/N): 05C671
- Full Dell Part String: CN-05C671-12591-23H-0MKY
- Revision: A00
- Drive Type: 3.5-inch 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
- Input Rating: 5V DC, 1.7A
- Interface: Proprietary Dell modular bay edge connector
- Form Factor: Modular bay cartridge (slides in/out of bay)
- Manufacture Date: March 2002
- Country of Origin: China
- Included: Drive module only — no floppy disks or external cables
Compatible Dell Models
- Inspiron: 2500, 3700, 3800, 4000, 8000, 8100, 8200
- Latitude: C400, C500, C600, C800, C805, C810, C840
- Latitude: CPI, CPI A, CPI R, CPT C, CPT S, CPT V, CPX H, CPX J
- Precision: M40, M50, WorkStation M40
Applications
Dell's modular bay system, introduced across its late-1990s Latitude C-series and Inspiron lines, let users swap optical drives, floppy drives, and secondary batteries in and out of a standardized bay without tools or rebooting. The 05C671 floppy module fills that bay with a conventional 1.44MB drive — useful for transferring files to legacy systems, reading older disks, or booting from floppy-based utilities and diagnostics. By the early 2000s, floppy drives were already being phased out of most consumer laptops, making the modular bay design a practical way for Dell to keep the option available without committing the space permanently. Today, these modules are sought after for maintaining older Dell laptop platforms, running legacy DOS or early Windows boot environments, and keeping aging Latitude or Inspiron systems fully equipped for their original roles in industrial, medical, or archival settings where floppy-based workflows persist.
This Dell 05C671 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive Module has been inspected and is in good used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was actively in use. The housing shows minor scuffs consistent with normal laptop bay use, but the drive is complete and structurally sound. Please view our photos and contact us with any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Dell |
Model: |
05C671 |
MPN: |
05C671 |
Secondary Model: |
CN-05C671-12591-23H-0MKY |
Type: |
Laptop Floppy Disk Drive Module |
SKU: |
23437 |
Form Factor: |
3.5-inch Modular Bay |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44 MB |
Drive Type: |
3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive |
Revision: |
Rev A00 |
Manufacture Date: |
March 2002 |
Power Requirements: |
5V DC, 1.7A |
Interface: |
Proprietary Dell Modular Bay Connector |
Compatible With 1: |
Dell Inspiron 2500, 3700, 3800, 4000 |
Compatible With 2: |
Dell Inspiron 8000, 8100, 8200 |
Compatible With 3: |
Dell Latitude C400, C500, C600, C800, C805 |
Compatible With 4: |
Dell Latitude C810, C840, CPI, CPI A, CPI R |
Compatible With 5: |
Dell Latitude CPT C, CPT S, CPT V, CPX H, CPX J |
Compatible With 6: |
Dell Precision M40, M50, WorkStation M40 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; no floppy disks or cables included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Condition Notes: |
Dell 05C671 1.44MB floppy drive module inspected and in good used condition. Pulled from a working environment where it was in active use. Minor scuffs from normal use. Drive is complete and intact. |
