Description
Sony MPF920-Z 1.44MB 3.5 Inch Internal Floppy Disk Drive 34-Pin IDE PC
The Sony MPF920-Z is a 3.5-inch 1.44MB internal floppy disk drive designed for desktop PCs. It connects via a standard 34-pin IDE ribbon cable and draws power from a 4-pin floppy power connector, making it a direct fit for any desktop system with a standard floppy bay and controller. This unit was manufactured in October 2000 and carries Sony's SMT construction with UL and CE certification.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Sony
- Model: MPF920-Z (also listed as MPF920-C)
- Part Number: 4-648-397-01
- Capacity: 1.44 MB (HD)
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch half-height internal
- Interface: 34-pin IDE floppy ribbon connector
- Power: 4-pin floppy DC power connector, 5V
- Construction: SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
- Manufacture Date: October 2000
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Certifications: UL (cULus), CE
- Drive only — no cable or mounting hardware included
Applications
The 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive was the dominant removable storage medium for desktop PCs from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, used for software distribution, file transfer, and bootable system disks. While largely superseded by USB storage, floppy drives remain in active use today in legacy industrial machinery, CNC equipment, embroidery machines, and older scientific instruments that require floppy-based firmware or program loading. The Sony MPF920 series was widely used in OEM desktop builds from major PC manufacturers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Replacement drives are commonly sought for maintaining older workstations, industrial controllers, and vintage PC setups where a floppy connection is still required.
This Sony MPF920-Z 1.44MB 3.5" internal floppy disk drive has been tested and is in good working condition. The drive reads and writes 1.44MB disks as expected. Cosmetically it shows light surface wear typical of a drive pulled from service — normal yellowing on the bezel consistent with age. The label on the underside is fully intact and legible, showing the model number, manufacture date of October 2000, and UL/CE certifications. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
MPF920-Z |
MPN: |
MPF920-Z |
Secondary Model: |
MPF920-C |
Part Number: |
4-648-397-01 |
Serial Number Ref: |
63369340 |
Type: |
Internal Floppy Disk Drive |
Storage Capacity: |
1.44 MB |
Form Factor: |
3.5 Inch |
Interface: |
34-Pin IDE |
Power Connector: |
4-Pin Floppy Power |
Voltage: |
5V DC |
Manufacture Date: |
October 2000 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Compatible With: |
Desktop PCs with 34-pin floppy interface |
SKU: |
13625 |
Condition Notes: |
This Sony MPF920-Z 1.44MB 3.5" internal floppy disk drive has been tested and is in good working condition. Shows light cosmetic wear and age-related yellowing on the bezel typical of used equipment. |
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 |