Lite-On LTD-163D 16x DVD-ROM Drive Internal IDE 5.25" ATA CD-ROM PC

Lite-On LTD-163D 16x DVD-ROM Drive Internal IDE 5.25" ATA CD-ROM PC

The Lite-On LTD-163D is a 16x internal DVD-ROM drive using an IDE (ATA/ATAPI) interface, housed in a standard 5.25" half-height form factor for desktop PC installation. It reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 16x speed and is fully compatible with standard 40-pin IDE ribbon cables and 4-pin Molex power connectors found in desktop computers of the era.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Lite-On LTD-163D
• Type: Internal DVD-ROM Drive (read-only)
• Interface: IDE / ATA / ATAPI (40-pin)
• DVD-ROM Read Speed: 16x
• Form Factor: 5.25" Half-Height
• Power Connector: 4-pin Molex (DC 5V 1.5A, DC 12V 1.5A)
• Manufacture Date: April 2002
• Country of Manufacture: China
• Certifications: FCC, CE, UL
• Complies with FDA Radiation Performance Standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J
• Drive only — no IDE cable or software included

Applications

The Lite-On LTD-163D is a late-1990s/early-2000s era IDE DVD-ROM drive designed for installation in desktop PCs with available 5.25" drive bays and IDE controllers. At the time of its release, IDE (PATA) was the standard internal optical drive interface before SATA became dominant in the mid-2000s. These drives are still used today for servicing, restoring, or upgrading older desktop systems — particularly legacy machines running Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP — as well as for vintage computing hobbyists and anyone needing a reliable replacement IDE optical drive. The half-height 5.25" form factor fits standard desktop and tower cases from that generation.