Toshiba XM-1802B 24x Slimline Internal CD-ROM Drive IDE Laptop Notebook

Toshiba XM-1802B 24x Slimline Internal CD-ROM Drive IDE Laptop Notebook

The Toshiba XM-1802B is a 24x slimline internal CD-ROM drive in the slim/laptop form factor, designed to fit standard slimline optical drive bays found in notebook computers and slim desktop systems. It connects via an IDE (ATAPI) interface and runs on 5V DC power, making it compatible with the low-voltage power rails common in portable and compact systems. The unit carries UL, CSA (LR 89911), CE, and TÜV Rheinland certifications, as confirmed by the rating label visible on the drive.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Toshiba
• Model: XM-1802B
• Type: Internal CD-ROM Drive
• Read Speed: 24x
• Form Factor: Slimline (laptop/slim desktop)
• Interface: IDE / ATAPI
• Power: 5V DC
• Certifications: UL, CSA LR 89911, CE, TÜV Rheinland
• Drive only — no cables, brackets, or accessories included

Applications

Slimline internal CD-ROM drives like the XM-1802B were the standard optical drive used in late-1990s and early-2000s laptop computers and slim-form-factor desktop systems, where the height of a standard 5.25-inch half-height drive was too large to fit. The slimline bay — roughly 12.7mm in height — became the notebook optical drive standard, and IDE-interface slimlines of this era were widely used in systems from Toshiba, IBM, Compaq, Dell, HP, and other manufacturers. These drives are still sought today for maintaining older laptops, building retro computing systems, or replacing failed drives in vintage notebooks that relied on the IDE ATAPI interface. The XM-1802B reads standard 74- and 80-minute CD media at up to 24x speed, covering audio CDs, data CDs, and CD-ROMs.