Safe Checkout
Secure Payments
Fast Delivery
Order Today
Free Shipping
Across the US
Easy Returns
Hassle-Free
IBM 92P5993 DVD/CD-RW Combo Ultrabay Slim Optical Drive for ThinkPad
- Type: DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
- Interface: IDE/ATAPI
- Form Factor: Ultrabay Slim
- Compatibility: IBM ThinkPad Series (e.g., T4x, R5x, X4x)
- Functionality: Reads DVDs and CDs, Writes to CDs
- Ideal for data backup, software installation, and media playback
- Hot-swappable within the Ultrabay
Click on Inquire to get latest price
Free U.S. Ground Shipping
Typically 1-2 handling + 3-7 transit days
Purchase orders accepted
For government, enterprise, data center, and small business customers.
Bulk Purchase Inquiry
Volume pricing and availability
Product Overview
The IBM 92P5993 is a DVD/CD-RW Combo Ultrabay Slim optical drive designed for compatible IBM ThinkPad laptops. It allows users to read DVDs and CDs, and write to CDs, offering versatile optical media functionality in a slim form factor.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo |
| Interface | IDE/ATAPI |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Ultrabay Slim |
| Compatibility | IBM ThinkPad Series |
Product Description
The IBM 92P5993 is a multi-functional optical drive designed for the Ultrabay Slim expansion slot found in many IBM ThinkPad laptop models. This drive combines the capabilities of a DVD-ROM reader with a CD Rewriter (CD-RW), providing users with the flexibility to read data from both CDs and DVDs, as well as to write data onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. This makes it a valuable component for tasks such as creating backups, burning music CDs, installing software, or viewing DVD movies. Featuring the Ultrabay Slim form factor, this drive is designed for easy insertion and removal from compatible ThinkPad laptops, often without needing to shut down the system (hot-swappable). This convenience allows users to swap the optical drive with other Ultrabay devices, such as a second hard drive or a battery, depending on their needs at any given time. Connected via the standard IDE/ATAPI interface, the 92P5993 ensures broad compatibility with the ThinkPad systems it was designed for. It serves as an essential tool for users who require optical media capabilities for data management, software deployment, or entertainment, maintaining the versatility of their ThinkPad laptop.
