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Maxtor 90680U2 6.8GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Gateway 5501089 ATA Desktop HDD

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24588
Condition:
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  • Maxtor 90680U2 6.8GB 3.5-inch IDE hard drive – top label view showing Maxtor branding, IDE and power connectors at rear
  • Maxtor 90680U2 6.8GB IDE hard drive – angled top view showing yellow inventory sticker on side and 6.8GB capacity label
  • Maxtor 90680U2 hard drive bottom label – showing model 90680U2, HDA 02A, PCBA 03A, cylinder/head/sector specs, jumper settings, power ratings, manufacture date 08/31/99, and Gateway part number 5501089
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Description

Maxtor 90680U2 6.8GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Gateway 5501089 ATA Desktop HDD

The Maxtor 90680U2 is a 6.8GB 3.5-inch IDE (ATA/PATA) hard disk drive manufactured by Maxtor and supplied as an OEM component in Gateway desktop PCs under part number 5501089. Manufactured in Singapore in August 1999, this drive represents a typical late-1990s desktop storage solution from the era when IDE/ATA was the dominant interface for consumer and business PCs.

Specifications & What's Included

  • Manufacturer: Maxtor
  • Model: 90680U2
  • OEM / Gateway Part Number: 5501089
  • Capacity: 6.8 GB
  • Interface: IDE (ATA / PATA)
  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch
  • Cylinders: 13,188
  • Heads: 16
  • Sectors per Track: 63
  • HDA Revision: 02A
  • PCBA Revision: 03A
  • Firmware Code: MA540RR0
  • Jumper Setting: J50 — Master/Single: On, Slave: Off
  • Power: 5V @ 360mA / 12V @ 780mA
  • Manufacture Date: August 31, 1999
  • Country of Manufacture: Singapore
  • Drive only — no cables or accessories included

Applications

The Maxtor 90680U2 is a standard 3.5-inch IDE hard drive from the late 1990s, originally supplied in Gateway desktop systems. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drives of this era were the universal storage standard for consumer and business desktop PCs from roughly 1990 through the mid-2000s, connecting via a 40-pin ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE controller. A drive like this is suited for restoring or maintaining legacy Gateway desktops, Windows 98/NT/2000-era systems, or any desktop with an available IDE/ATA channel. It can also serve as a secondary storage drive in a vintage PC build or retro computing project. IDE drives with sub-10GB capacities are particularly useful for running older operating systems that have partition-size limitations or BIOS compatibility requirements with early ATA standards.

Condition: Used
This Maxtor 90680U2 6.8GB 3.5" IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped at our facility and is in good working condition. All previous data has been securely erased. The drive shows typical cosmetic wear consistent with prior use in a desktop system. Drive only — no cables or accessories are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
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Warranty Information

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Additional Information

Brand:
Maxtor
Model:
90680U2
MPN:
90680U2
Secondary Model:
5501089
SKU:
24588
Type:
Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Storage Capacity:
6.8 GB
Interface:
IDE (ATA / PATA)
Form Factor:
3.5"
Cylinders:
13,188
Heads:
16
Sectors:
63
HDA Revision:
02A
PCBA Revision:
03A
Unique Code:
71A
Firmware / Code:
MA540RR0
Jumper Setting:
J50 – Master/Single: On, Slave: Off
Power Requirements:
5V 360mA / 12V 780mA
Manufacture Date:
08/31/1999
Country/Region of Manufacture:
Singapore
Compatible With:
Gateway desktop PCs; legacy ATA/IDE systems
Seller Notes:
Drive only; no cables or accessories included.
Condition Notes:
This Maxtor 90680U2 6.8GB IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped and is in good working condition. All previous data has been securely erased. Drive only — no cables included.
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
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