Genuine Panasonic 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Disk Drive
Model: JU-256A198PC | Bezel Color: Black | Standard 33-Pin FDD & 4-Pin Power Interface
Item Overview
This is a pre-owned, Genuine Panasonic 1.44MB 3.5-inch Internal Floppy Disk Drive (Model: JU-256A198PC) styled in a sleek black front bezel. Sourced as an original system component pull from a working legacy computer environment, this industry-standard floppy drive supports high-density (1.44MB) and double-density (720KB) 3.5-inch diskettes.
- Genuine Panasonic Quality: Manufactured by Panasonic to high-durability industrial and consumer desktop standards.
- Standard 1.44MB Capacity Support: Reads, writes, and formats standard 3.5" 1.44MB and 720KB floppy diskettes natively.
- Black Bezel Profile: Factory black plastic faceplate matches black desktop chassis and custom retro builds cleanly.
- Standard FDD & Power Header: Utilizes standard 34-pin flat ribbon connector interface and 4-pin internal floppy power supply plug.
Item Specifications Manufacturer / Brand Panasonic (Matsushita Electric) Model Number JU-256A198PC Disk Format Capacity 1.44 MB (High Density) / 720 KB (Double Density) Drive Form Factor Size 3.5-Inch Internal Half-Height Drive (Fits standard 3.5" bays or 5.25 adapters) Front Bezel Color Black Data Interface Standard 33-Pin Floppy Ribbon Connector Power Interface 4-Pin Internal Floppy Power Plug (Berg connector type) Rotation Speed 300 RPM Warranty Coverage 30 Days Functional Replacement Guarantee System & Interface Compatibility ✔️ Motherboards featuring a standard onboard 34-Pin Floppy Header ✔️ Retro Desktop PCs, Industrial Workstations, and MIDI Synthesizers ❌ NOT a USB Drive (Requires a physical motherboard floppy port) ❌ Not compatible with modern motherboards lacking legacy FDD controllers ⚠️ HARDWARE CONNECTION NOTICE
• Floppy Header Required: This is a legacy internal floppy drive that connects directly to a motherboard 34-pin FDD header and a 4-pin floppy power lead. It cannot be plugged into standard IDE hard drive connectors or USB ports without a specialized converter adapter. Please verify your system has an available floppy port. Shipping & Protective Packaging
Free & Fast Shipping within Australia: Orders are dispatched within 1 business day via tracked Australia Post channels. Tracking information is automatically appended to your purchase history.
Protective Packaging: Mechanical disk drives contain sensitive alignment heads and spindles. Each unit is wrapped securely in high-density bubble cushioning and boxed tightly to prevent transit shock or physical frame damage.
Local Pickup: Available from our commercial Belmore Warehouse hub situated in Sydney.
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Backed by our solid 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. Before handling or installing internal components, **always turn off your computer and disconnect the main AC power cord**. Ensure correct ribbon cable pin-1 alignment before applying light seating pressure. Returns cannot be accepted for items displaying bent header pins or physical damage caused by forced insertion.
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