
Dell M9753 DVDRW IDE 5.25 DUAL LAYER
Shop all Dell parts (59,009) ›- IDE (PATA) interface for compatibility with older Dell systems.
- 5.25-inch form factor for standard drive bays.
- DVD-RW functionality (supports rewriting to DVD-RW).
- Supports DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) for higher capacity recordings.
- Reads DVD-ROM and CD-ROM media.
- Writes to CD-R and CD-RW media.
- Commonly found in Dell Dimension and OptiPlex models.
- Enables data backup, software installation, and media playback.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Optical Drive
- Interface
- IDE (PATA)
- Form Factor
- Full Height (5.25" internal)
- Drive Type
- DVD-RW
- Dual Layer Support
- Yes (DVD+R DL)
- Supported Media
- DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW (typical)
Product details
The Dell M9753 is a 5.25-inch IDE DVD-RW optical drive, featuring dual-layer support. It is designed for older Dell systems and allows for reading and writing to DVD and CD media.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Optical Drive
- Interface
- IDE (PATA)
- Form Factor
- Full Height (5.25" internal)
- Drive Type
- DVD-RW
- Dual Layer Support
- Yes (DVD+R DL)
- Supported Media
- DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW (typical)
- Brand
- Dell
- Part Number
- M9753
Description
The Dell M9753 is an internal optical drive designed for older Dell desktop computers that utilize the IDE (PATA) interface. It fits into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay and offers the capability to read from and write to various optical media formats. The 'DVD-RW' designation indicates its ability to rewrite data to DVD-RW discs, providing flexibility for temporary storage or repeated backups. A key feature is its support for DVD+R Dual Layer (DL) media, which allows for significantly larger storage capacity (up to 8.5 GB) compared to single-layer DVDs. This drive can read from DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs, essential for installing software, watching movies, or accessing data. It also supports writing to CD-R and CD-RW media, covering the full spectrum of CD-based operations. The M9753 is a common component found in Dell Dimension and OptiPlex desktop systems from the IDE era, serving as a replacement or upgrade for optical drive functionality. Users can leverage the Dell M9753 for a variety of tasks, including creating data backups, burning video or audio DVDs, installing operating systems or applications from discs, and enjoying multimedia content. Its IDE interface makes it a crucial part for maintaining the functionality of legacy computer systems that rely on this older connection standard. The dual-layer capability adds significant value for users needing to store larger amounts of data on a single disc.
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