TEAC CD-W524E 24x10x40 IDE CD-RW Drive Optical Burner 19770860-34 24P3632 24P3633 ; CD-W524E-034-U ; CD-W524E-034
EAC CD-W524E 24x10x40 IDE CD-RW Optical Drive – Tested & Working

This listing is for a TEAC CD-W524E internal IDE CD-RW optical burner, part numbers 19770860-34, 24P3632, and 24P3633. This drive is known for its reliability and compatibility with a wide range of legacy systems, making it ideal for restorations, retro PC builds, OEM replacements, or archival media tasks.

✔ Key Features

• Model: CD-W524E

• Brand: TEAC

• Drive Type: CD-RW / CD Burner

• Interface: IDE / ATAPI

• Write Speed: 24x

• Rewrite Speed: 10x

• Read Speed: 40x

• Supported Formats: CD-R, CD-RW

• Faceplate Color: Beige

• Part Numbers: 19770860-34, 24P3632, 24P3633

✔ Condition

• Fully functional

• Cleaned and inspected

• Pulled from a working system

• Shows normal signs of use consistent with age

✔ Compatibility

Works with most Windows-era desktops supporting IDE/ATAPI optical drives. Ideal for:

• Legacy PC restoration

• OEM system repair

• Burning CDs for audio or data

• Reading archival discs

• Retro computing projects

📦 Included

• TEAC CD-W524E IDE CD-RW Drive

• No additional cables or accessories included

TEAC CD-W524E - Full Technical Specification Sheet1. General Information

• Manufacturer: TEAC

• OEM Variant: IBM CD-W524E

• Model Number: CD-W524E

• Part Numbers: 19770860-34, 24P3632, 24P3633

• Drive Type: Internal CD-RW Optical Drive

• Interface: IDE / ATAPI

• Form Factor: 5.25" Half-Height

• Faceplate Color: Beige

2. Performance SpecificationsRead / Write Speeds

• CD-R Write Speed: 24x

• CD-RW Rewrite Speed: 10x

• CD Read Speed: 40x

Access Time

• Average Seek Time: ~120 ms

Buffer / Cache

• Buffer Size: 2 MB

3. Supported Media Formats

• Mixed Mode CD

• Multisession Discs

• Photo Physical Specifications

  • Form Factor: 5.25" internal

  • Dimensions (approx.):

    • Width: 148 mm

    • Height: 42 mm

    • Depth: 190 mm

  • Weight: ~1.0 lb

  5. Interface and Connectivity

  • Interface Type: IDE / ATAPI

  • Connector: 40-pin IDE ribbon connector

  • Power Connector: Standard 4-pin Molex

  • Audio Output:

    • Analog audio out

    • Digital audio out (depending on revision)

  6. Compatibility

  • Operating Systems:

    • Windows 95

    • Windows 98

    • Windows ME

    • Windows NT

    • Windows 2000

    • Windows XP

    • Linux (generic ATAPI Requirements:

      • Available IDE channel

      • 4-pin Molex power connector

      • 5.25" drive bay

    7. Reliability and Durability

    • MTBF: ~100,000 hours

    • Error Correction: CAV/CLV write strategy with buffer underrun protection

    8. OEM Part Number FRU assembly number24P3632IBM part number24P3633IBM alternate part number9. Features

    • Audio extraction

    • CD duplication support

    10. Typical Use Cases

    • Legacy PC restoration

    • IBM OEM desktop replacement

    • Burning audio CDs

    • Creating data discs

    • Reading archival media

    • Retro computing builds