This page aims to be a reference on laptop floppy drives used in the 1990s.
Citizen U1DA Series |
Early slimline drive, was used in some early Toshiba portables (like the T1000SE). Needs belt replacement and recapping. Type: 1.44MBSpindle: Belt-Drive Height: 19mm Discontinued: 1995 Datasheet: Missing |
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Citizen V1D Series |
Slimmer than the U1DA, used in the Compaq LTE Lite and likely other systems. Type: 1.44MBSpindle: Belt-Drive Height: 15mm Discontinued: 1997 Datasheet: Missing |
Citizen W1D |
Very common drive circa mid 90s. Type: 1.44MBSpindle: Belt-Drive Height: 11mm Discontinued: 2001 Datasheet: Missing |
TEAC FD-05HF |
Needs one cap replaced, otherwise reliable Type: 1.44MBSpindle: Direct Drive Height: ? Discontinued: ? Datasheet: Missing |
TEAC FD-05HG |
May need one cap replaced depending on when it was manufactured, otherwise reliable Type: 1.44MBSpindle: Direct Drive Height: ? Discontinued: ? Datasheet: Missing |
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