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Sony AW-G540A 8x DVDñRW DL Notebook IDE Drive (Black)

Item# BLK-AW-G540A-DO-R-unit
$11.73

Product Description

Replace or upgrade your notebook's optical drive with this Sony Optiarc AW-G540A DVD±RW DL Notebook Drive.

This 12.7 mm drive features an 8x DVD±R writing speed, 6x DVD-RW and 8x DVD-RW writing speeds, as well as 8x DVD-ROM and 24x CD-ROM reading speeds. In addition, the AW-G540A supports a number of different types of disc media, from DVD-RAM, Video and PhotoCDs to both 80 mm and 120 mm CD-RW discs.

Enjoy added reliability and performance with buffer under run error prevention. Simply install into your notebook via the IDE interface. With a black bezel, this Sony Optiarc AW-G540A DVD±RW DL Notebook Drive will match most basic laptop designs, so order today!

  • Sony Optiarc AW-G540A DVD±RW DL Notebook Drive


  • General Features:
  • Color: Black
  • Tray-loading DVD±RW DL drive for notebook computers
  • Interface: IDE
  • Form factor: 12.7 mm
  • Cache: 2 MB
  • Access times: DVD - 180 ms, CD - 150 ms
  • Writing methods: DAO, SAO, TAO with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession
  • Compatibility: MPC Level 3, MultiRead, PC2001
  • Buffer under run error prevention
  • Windows Vista compatible


  • Maximum Read Speeds:
  • DVD-ROM SL : 8x
  • DVD-ROM DL : 6x
  • DVD+R : 8x
  • DVD-R : 8x
  • DVD+R DL : 6x
  • DVD-R DL : 6x
  • DVD+RW : 8x
  • DVD-RW : 8x
  • DVD-RAM: 5x
  • CD-ROM : 24x
  • CD-R : 24x
  • CD-RW : 24x


  • Maximum Write Speeds:
  • DVD+R : 8x
  • DVD+R DL : 4x
  • DVD+RW : 8x
  • DVD-R : 8x
  • DVD-R DL : 4x
  • DVD-RW : 6x
  • DVD-RAM: 5x
  • CD-R : 24x
  • CD-RW : 24x


  • Media Supported:
  • DVD-ROM
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-RW
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-RAM
  • CD-ROM
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW with 80mm and 120mm diameter


  • Modes Supported:
  • DVD-ROM
  • DVD-Video
  • CD-ROM
  • CD-ROM XA
  • CD-I Ready
  • CD-Bridge
  • PhotoCD
  • VideoCD
  • CD-DA
  • CD Extra
  • CD Text


  • Power Specifications:
  • 5V --- 1.5A


  • Regulatory Approvals:
  • CE
  • cULus
  • MIC
  • TUV
  • BSMI
  • C-Tick
  • WEEE      

  • Sony Optiarc AW-G540A DVD±RW DL Notebook Drive only