Description
Quantum Fireball lct 20 20.4GB IDE Hard Drive 3.5" Compaq 204531-001
The Quantum Fireball lct 20 is a 3.5-inch ATA/IDE internal hard drive with a 20.4 GB formatted capacity, part of Quantum's Fireball lct series of consumer and OEM desktop drives. This unit carries Compaq OEM part number 204531-001 and Quantum part number QML20000LD-A. It has been inspected, cleaned, and tested at our facility and is in good working order.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Quantum
- Product Family: Fireball lct Series
- Quantum Model / Part Number: QML20000LD-A
- OEM Part Number (Compaq): 204531-001
- Secondary Part Number: SG-04191RT-1254T-M0-201V
- Capacity: 20.4 GB
- Interface: IDE (ATA / PATA) — 40-pin connector
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
- Power Requirements: 5V / 12V DC, 600 mA / 900 mA
- Country of Manufacture: Singapore
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included
Applications
The Quantum Fireball lct series was a mainstream line of ATA hard drives produced in the late 1990s and early 2000s, widely used in consumer desktop PCs, workstations, and OEM systems from major manufacturers including Compaq, HP, and Dell. The lct (Low Cost Technology) designation reflected Quantum's focus on affordable, reliable storage for the desktop market at a time when 20 GB represented a substantial capacity for most users. These drives used a standard 40-pin ATA interface — later extended to the 80-conductor cable standard — and were compatible with virtually any desktop motherboard of the era featuring an IDE controller. Today, Fireball lct drives are sought for restoring period-correct systems, legacy computer repair, and vintage PC builds where original ATA storage is required. The 3.5-inch form factor and standard Molex power connector make installation straightforward in any compatible chassis.
This Quantum Fireball lct 20 20.4GB IDE hard drive (Compaq P/N 204531-001) has been inspected, cleaned, and tested at our facility and is in good working order. The drive shows normal light wear consistent with prior use — the top label and housing are intact with no significant damage. The 40-pin IDE connector and 4-pin Molex power connector are present and in good shape. 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: |
Quantum |
Model: |
Fireball lct 20 |
MPN: |
204531-001 |
Secondary Model: |
QML20000LD-A |
Type: |
Internal Hard Drive (HDD) |
SKU: |
25850 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Storage Capacity: |
20.4 GB |
Interface: |
IDE (ATA / PATA) |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
RPM: |
5400 RPM |
Power Requirements: |
5V / 12V DC, 600/900 mA |
Series: |
Fireball lct Series |
Compatible With: |
Compaq desktops and workstations; legacy IDE systems |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Singapore |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; inspected, cleaned, and tested in good working order. |
Condition Notes: |
Quantum Fireball lct 20 20.4GB IDE HDD (Compaq 204531-001) inspected, cleaned, and tested — in good working order. Normal light wear. IDE and power connectors intact. Drive only. |
