Fire up your favorite retro battle station, cue up Winamp, and break out the CD-Rs. Up for sale is a verified, fully operational Sony CRX216E 5.25" Internal CD-R/RW Drive finished in OEM black (Dell Part Number: 0H1192, Rev A00). Manufactured in December 2003, this drive hails from the undisputed golden era of optical storage—complete with tactile front-panel headphone output and analog thumbwheel volume control for listening to Redbook audio tracks straight from the tray.
Whether you are restoring a period-accurate stealth sleeper build, building an 86Box physical bridge, or keeping a vintage Windows 98/XP workstation alive, this drive delivers genuine vintage ATAPI performance.
Hardware Specifications
- Brand / OEM: Sony / Dell
- Model: CRX216E (CRX216E-DC)
- Dell Part Number (DP/N): 0H1192 / Rev A00
- Interface: 40-Pin EIDE / ATAPI
- Form Factor: Standard 5.25" Half-Height Internal Bay
- Power Requirements: Standard 4-Pin Molex (5V / 12V 1.5A)
- Audio Out: 2-Pin Digital Audio, 4-Pin Analog Audio, plus front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack with analog wheel
- Configuration: Master / Slave / Cable Select jumper block (jumper installed)
- Build Date: December 2003
What’s Included
- Sony CRX216E 5.25" Internal Optical Drive
- 40-Pin IDE Ribbon Cable
- Personalized thank-you letter from our owner
Logistical Respect (Packaging & Shipping)
We treat vintage silicon and optical mechanisms with the respect they deserve:
- Sealed inside a dedicated anti-static (ESD) protective bag
- Wrapped in multiple dense layers of premium bubble cushioning
- Boxed securely in a rigid crush-resistant shipping carton
- Outer-wrapped in heavy-duty builder's paper for added protection against the elements
Shipping: We provide free shipping via USPS Ground Advantage.
Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of purchase if your CD burner arrives damaged or defective in any way.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering our listing!
