Cable Information for External
3.5" Floppy Diskette Drive for
IBM Thinkpads
This drive is the functional replacement for
the present IBM FRU# 10H4056 external floppy drive and the older
IBM FRU# 59G7918, #48G9896 and #05K8989 external floppy drives.
The drive is made by TEAC (which also makes the same series FD-05
drives for IBM, HP and others).
Cables are an option for the buyer of the external 3.5"
(1.44Mb) floppy diskette drive. Different Thinkpad models require
different IBM cables (but if the external drive is for use as
a spare, or for the replacement of an existing external drive,
then you won't need a new cable). Appropriate IBM cables can
usually be purchased from:
IBM [call ... (800) 388-7080 during
normal business hours]
or from me [e-mail: findeis@bucknell.edu for questions].
Please Note .... The listed cable prices from me are cable prices
only in conjunction with the sale of a floppy drive.
Cable information update: .
Yes!! the two more popular cables are IN STOCK !!
|
Thinkpad Model |
IBM Cable FRU# |
Price from me |
Price from IBM |
|
701 family (701c / 701cs) |
04H6916 |
$35.85 (shipping included) |
$29.00 + tax |
|
365X / 365XD |
74H0219 |
not available from me |
$78.00 + tax +shipping |
|
500 |
59G7925 |
not available from me |
$73.25 + tax +shipping |
|
510CS |
73G3422 |
not available from me |
not available |
|
240 / 560 family xxxxxx 570
/ 600 / 600E / 600X |
12J1711 or 39F2077 |
$26.95 (shipping included) |
$15.25 + tax |
760 / 765 models w/ external diskette port;
730T w/docking station |
25H4879 |
..Exact IBM
Part is not available ...custom cable made on order... ....$97.50 |
.....now available
only on an exchange only basis at IBM... |
|
Thinkpads in Dock II docking station [all 360, 370, 750, 755,
& 760 and all 701(w/701 adapter kit)] |
25H4879 [w/ some TPs, will not recognize 2 floppy drives under
Win95] |
Custom cable made on order ....$97.50 |
$165.00 + |
|
770 family (cable is the same as the 560 -- only longer) |
12J0432 |
see 560/600 cable for functional replacement |
$6.50 + tax + shipping |
Note: Having disassembled IBM FRU#10H4056
drives as well as Dell-branded drives, the only differences are
the style of the plastic case, the logo, and the location of the
eject button ..... the rest of the drive is the same .....pure
TEAC.
Note: Many
people prefer the placement and the "feel" of the eject
button that slides on the top of the case (as in the Dell version)
vs the placement & "feel" of the eject button in
the front panel (as in the IBM version). Some claim that the more
solid feel on the top eject button also helps prevent disk jams.
..
.......unfortunately,
there won't be restocking of these great little drives ...(the
drives may have only surfaced because Dell was tidying-up its
warehouse and came across some excess inventory)...
only the drives with surface blemishes and inventory scuffs
are left (see photos below for typical surface blemishes)....
.... these drives are pretty darn good,
so my 60-day guarantee .... if the drive fails
within 60 days after you receive it, just let me know, send it
back and I'll will send a replacement upon my receipt of
the old drive.
Additional information on Dell-branded external floppy drive:
3.5" external diskette drive with Dell logo was made by TEAC
Corporation, Japan.
Dell part number: 25749 .............FCC
ID NO.: DX9-DELL-EXFDD
Drive is the functional equivalent of the present IBM FRU#10H4056
external drive and of the older IBM FRU # 59G7918 and FRU # 48G9896
external floppy drives.
Floppy drive guts are TEAC model FD-05HF ....036-U
For detailed information, look in the Notebook Floppy Drives
section at: http://www.teac.com/DSPD/catalog.htm
Other ThinkPad items .......
New INTERNAL Floppy Drives
As always ..... my 60-DAY GUARANTEE ----
these drives are EXCELLENT, if any drive fails within 60 days,
contact me, send it back and I will send a replacement, after
receiving the returned item.
NEW!!
Internal
Floppy Drive [FRU # 29H9230] includes the removal strap
with the blue tabs [FRU#29H9237].
Works great in a variety of Thinkpad models including:
355, 360, 750, 755, 760 and 765 series, and as the floppy in 750
FDD External Attachment Kit (#66G3618).
$23.50 (includes shipping in USA)
Note: ThinkPad is a registered trademark of IBM Co.