Description
Mitsumi D359M3 1.44MB 3.5 Inch Floppy Drive FDD 250801 No Faceplate
The Mitsumi D359M3 is a 3.5-inch 1.44MB internal floppy disk drive designed for use in desktop PCs and compatible systems. It connects via a standard 34-pin ribbon cable interface with a separate 4-pin DC power connector. The faceplate is not included with this unit. The drive was manufactured in Taiwan and carries TUV, CE, UL, and CSR certifications as visible on the label.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Mitsumi (also sold as Newtronics)
- Model: D359M3
- Part Number: 250801
- Capacity: 1.44 MB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal
- Interface: 34-pin floppy ribbon connector
- Power Connector: 4-pin DC power
- Power Requirement: 5V DC
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan (Final Assembly)
- Certifications: TUV, CE, UL, CSR (per label)
- Faceplate: Not included
Applications
The Mitsumi D359M3 is a standard 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive produced for the PC-compatible desktop market throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. It was commonly installed in IBM-compatible desktop towers and all-in-one systems for reading and writing 1.44MB HD and 720KB DD diskettes. Today these drives are primarily sought for legacy system maintenance, industrial PC replacements, CNC machine tool controllers, older PLCs, and retro computing projects where a working 3.5-inch FDD is still required. Mitsumi drives were also sold under the Newtronics name and were widely OEM-supplied to major PC manufacturers.
The Mitsumi D359M3 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive is in good used condition. The drive mechanism and connectors are intact with no visible damage. The unit does not include a faceplate. As a vintage computing component, this drive is sold in used condition and should be evaluated by the buyer for compatibility with their specific system requirements.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Mitsumi |
Model: |
D359M3 |
MPN: |
250801 |
Type: |
Internal Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) |
SKU: |
43156 |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44 MB |
Form Factor: |
3.5 Inch |
Interface: |
34-Pin Floppy / 4-Pin Power |
Power Requirements: |
5V DC |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Taiwan |
Faceplate Included: |
No |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only, no faceplate included. Part number 250801, model D359M3. |
Condition Notes: |
The Mitsumi D359M3 1.44MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive is in good used condition. The drive mechanism and connectors are intact with no visible damage. The unit does not include a faceplate. |
