Dell 9K017 0M144-A00 16x CD-RW Module Laptop Drive DP/N 00066942

Dell 9K017 0M144-A00 16x CD-RW Module Laptop Drive DP/N 00066942

The Dell 9K017 is a 16x CD-RW modular bay drive designed for Dell laptop systems equipped with a compatible modular bay. It allows users to read standard CDs and write CD-R and CD-RW discs directly from a portable system without an external drive. The unit slides into the modular bay and is powered by the laptop's internal bay connector.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Dell
• Model: 9K017
• Dell LBL P/N: 0M144-A00
• DP/N: 00066942
• Drive Type: CD-RW (reads and writes CD-R / CD-RW)
• Write Speed: 16x
• Input Rating: 5V DC, 1.5A
• Form Factor: Laptop modular bay module
• Country of Manufacture: Malaysia (Made in Malaysia label)
• Hardware Revision: Rev. A01
• Includes: Drive module only — no cables, adapters, or accessories

Applications

Dell's modular bay system was used across late 1990s and early 2000s Inspiron and Latitude laptop lines, allowing users to swap optical drives, secondary batteries, or floppy modules in a single bay. The 9K017 CD-RW module fits into this ecosystem, letting users burn data, audio, or backup discs directly from a compatible Dell portable. These drives are still sought today by users maintaining older Dell Inspiron and Latitude systems, and for replacement of failed optical modules in legacy corporate or educational fleets. The 16x write speed and CD-RW rewrite capability made this a practical mobile disc-burning solution for its era.