Dell YN965 24x CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM IDE Drive for Latitude D Series

SKU YN965

Brand Dell

CD-RW write capability.
8x DVD-ROM read speed.
IDE interface for compatibility with Latitude D Series.
Designed for Dell Latitude D Series laptops.
Reads standard DVD-ROM discs.
Writes to CD-RW media.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM
Interface: IDE
Compatibility: Dell Latitude D Series
CD Write Speed: CD-RW
DVD Read Speed: 8x DVD-ROM
Form Factor: Internal Laptop Drive

Product details

The Dell YN965 is an IDE CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM drive designed for Latitude D Series laptops. It allows users to read DVD-ROMs and write to CD-RW media, providing essential optical functionality for older Dell mobile systems.

Technical Information

Drive Type	CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM
Interface	IDE
Compatibility	Dell Latitude D Series

Additional Specifications

CD Write Speed	CD-RW
DVD Read Speed	8x DVD-ROM
Form Factor	Internal Laptop Drive

Description

The Dell YN965 optical drive is specifically designed to provide essential optical media capabilities for Dell Latitude D Series laptops. This drive combines the functionality of a CD-RW burner with an 8x DVD-ROM reader, allowing users to write data to CD-RW discs and read content from standard DVD-ROMs. Utilizing an IDE interface, this drive ensures compatibility with the older generation of Dell Latitude laptops that feature IDE optical drive bays. This makes it a crucial component for maintaining or restoring optical functionality on these specific mobile workstations, enabling tasks such as software installation from CDs or data backup to CD-RW media. While it does not support DVD burning, the YN965 serves its purpose by enabling CD writing and DVD reading, which were common requirements for many users during the era of the Latitude D Series. It is a direct replacement or upgrade option for users needing to ensure their compatible Dell laptop can handle optical media.

Condition: Refurbished