Description
Sony DDU1615 DVD-ROM Drive IDE ATAPI 5.25" Internal for Vaio VGC-RB54G
The Sony DDU1615 is a 5.25" half-height internal DVD-ROM drive using the IDE/ATAPI interface, originally installed in the Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G desktop PC. It reads DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media and connects via a standard 40-pin IDE ribbon cable with a 4-pin Molex power connector, making it compatible with a wide range of ATX desktop systems of its era.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: DDU1615
- Drive Type: DVD-ROM (read-only)
- Interface: IDE / ATAPI (40-pin)
- Form Factor: 5.25" half-height internal
- Drive Configuration: Master/Slave jumper selectable (jumper block on rear)
- Power Connector: 4-pin Molex
- Power Requirements: 5V 1.5A, 12V 1.5A
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Originally installed in: Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G desktop
- Included: Drive only — no IDE cable or Molex power cable included
Applications
The DDU1615 is a mid-2000s era IDE DVD-ROM drive from the period when ATA/ATAPI optical drives were standard in consumer and business desktop PCs. It is a direct replacement for the factory optical drive in Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G systems and is compatible with any desktop PC motherboard equipped with an IDE/ATAPI port — common on systems built through the mid-2000s before SATA became the dominant interface. These drives are still sought for legacy system repair and maintenance, particularly for restoring or upgrading older Sony Vaio desktops and similar IDE-based machines. The drive reads both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media, making it suitable for software installation, media playback, and data retrieval tasks on IDE-equipped systems.
This Sony DDU1615 DVD-ROM drive has been tested and is in good working condition. It was pulled from a Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G desktop where it was previously in use. The drive shows light cosmetic wear consistent with normal desktop use — the dark gray bezel is intact with no cracks, and the tray mechanism appears clean and undamaged. Drive only; no cables are included. Please review our photos and contact us with any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
DDU1615 |
MPN: |
DDU1615 |
Type: |
DVD-ROM Drive |
SKU: |
24513 |
Interface: |
IDE / ATAPI |
Form Factor: |
5.25" Half-Height Internal |
Drive Configuration: |
Master/Slave (jumper selectable) |
Power Connector: |
4-pin Molex |
Power Requirements: |
5V 1.5A, 12V 1.5A |
Compatible With: |
Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Seller Notes: |
Pulled from a Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G desktop. Drive only, no cables. |
Condition Notes: |
This Sony DDU1615 DVD-ROM drive has been tested and is in good working condition. Pulled from a Sony Vaio VGC-RB54G. Shows light cosmetic wear. Drive only; no cables included. |
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 |