Description
Mitsumi D359M3 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive FDD No Faceplate 34-Pin IDC 203000
The Mitsumi D359M3 is a 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive capable of reading and writing standard 1.44MB (HD) and 720KB (DD) 3.5-inch floppy diskettes. Mitsumi produced this drive under both the Mitsumi and Newtronics brand names for OEM integration into desktop PCs, workstations, and embedded systems. This unit has no faceplate installed and connects via a standard 34-pin IDC ribbon cable interface and 4-pin Berg (Mini-Molex) power connector.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Mitsumi (also marketed as Newtronics)
- Model: D359M3
- Secondary Part Number: 203000
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive
- Formatted Capacity: 1.44 MB (HD) / 720 KB (DD)
- Data Interface: 34-pin IDC floppy ribbon connector
- Power Connector: 4-pin Berg (Mini-Molex)
- Power Requirement: 5V DC
- Faceplate: None — drive ships without faceplate
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan (Final Assembled in Taiwan per label)
- Certifications: TUV, CE, UL/CSA (per underside label)
- Front panel: Drive bay slot, green activity LED indicator
- Drive only — no data cable, power cable, or mounting hardware included
Applications
The Mitsumi D359M3 was widely used as an OEM internal floppy disk drive in desktop personal computers throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing in systems from IBM-compatible PC manufacturers as well as in industrial controllers, point-of-sale terminals, and embedded computing platforms that required floppy media support. Drives of this type were a standard component in PCs running MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98, and OS/2, and remain sought after for legacy system maintenance, retrocomputing projects, and CNC or industrial equipment that still relies on 3.5-inch floppy media for firmware loading or data transfer. The standard 34-pin IDC interface ensures compatibility with virtually all PC-era motherboards and floppy controller cards that include a floppy header.
This Mitsumi D359M3 1.44MB 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive is in good physical condition for its age. The unit has not been bench-tested at our facility; it is being offered as pulled from surplus stock. The drive does not include a faceplate, as reflected in the listing. The drive bay opening, front LED indicator, and connector interfaces are intact and show no obvious physical damage. The label on the underside is clean and fully legible, confirming model D359M3 and assembly in Taiwan. Normal surface wear consistent with prior installation is present. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have 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: |
Mitsumi |
Model: |
D359M3 |
MPN: |
D359M3 |
Secondary Model: |
203000 |
Type: |
Internal Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) |
SKU: |
43140 |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44 MB |
Form Factor: |
3.5 Inch |
Interface: |
34-Pin IDC (Floppy) |
Power Connector: |
4-Pin Berg / Mini-Molex |
Faceplate: |
No Faceplate |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Certifications: |
TUV, CE, UL (CSA) |
Power Requirements: |
5V DC |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Seller Notes: |
No faceplate. Drive only — no data cable or power cable included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Mitsumi D359M3 1.44MB 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive is in good physical condition for its age. The unit has not been bench-tested at our facility; it is being offered as pulled from surplus stock. |
