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HP WD-P50A DVD-Writer Optical Drive for ZE5500 SERIES
- DVD-Writer functionality
- Compatible with HP ZE5500 SERIES laptops
- Reads and writes to DVD and CD media
- IDE interface (typical for this era of laptop drives)
- Enables data backup and software installation
- Supports DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW formats
- Internal optical drive replacement or upgrade
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- DVD-Writer
- Interface
- IDE (PATA)
- Form Factor
- Standard Laptop Slim (e.g., 12.7mm height)
- Compatibility
- HP ZE5500 SERIES
- Read Speeds
- Up to 24x CD, 8x DVD
- Write Speeds
- Up to 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW
Product details
The HP WD-P50A is a DVD-Writer optical drive specifically designed for the HP ZE5500 SERIES laptops. It allows users to read and write to DVD and CD media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-Writer |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) |
| Form Factor | Standard Laptop Slim (e.g., 12.7mm height) |
| Compatibility | HP ZE5500 SERIES |
Additional Specifications
| Read Speeds | Up to 24x CD, 8x DVD |
| Write Speeds | Up to 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Description
The HP WD-P50A is an internal optical drive designed as a replacement or upgrade component for HP ZE5500 SERIES laptops. This DVD-Writer drive provides the essential functionality to read from and write to a variety of CD and DVD media formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. Utilizing an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, this drive is compatible with the internal drive bays of the specified HP laptop series. The standard slim form factor (typically 12.7mm height) ensures it fits seamlessly into the laptop's chassis, allowing for easy installation or replacement of the original optical drive. With the HP WD-P50A, users can perform crucial tasks such as backing up important data to DVDs, installing software from optical discs, and enjoying multimedia content like movies. It serves as a reliable optical media solution for users who still rely on CDs and DVDs for their computing needs within the compatible HP ZE5500 SERIES.
Condition: Refurbished
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