LG CED-8080B CD-RW IDE Internal Drive 8x4x32 Dell 45UXR CED8080B

LG CED-8080B CD-RW IDE Internal Drive 8x4x32 Dell 45UXR CED8080B

The LG CED-8080B is a 5.25-inch half-height internal CD-RW drive using the IDE (ATAPI) interface. It writes CD-R discs at 8x, rewrites CD-RW discs at 4x, and reads at up to 32x. This unit was supplied by Dell under part number 45UXR and is a direct drop-in replacement for standard IDE optical drive bays in desktop computers of that era.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: LG Electronics
• Model: CED-8080B
• Dell Part Number: 45UXR (DP/N 045UXR, Rev A00)
• Drive Type: Internal CD-RW (CD-R/RW)
• Write Speed: 8x (CD-R)
• Rewrite Speed: 4x (CD-RW)
• Read Speed: 32x
• Interface: IDE / ATAPI (40-pin)
• Form Factor: 5.25-inch half-height
• Power Requirements: 5V DC @ 1.2A / 12V DC @ 1.0A
• ROM Version: 1.04
• Manufactured: May 2001, Made in Korea
• Certifications: FCC, UL Listed, TUV, CE, Class 1 Laser Product (IEC 825)
• Unit only — no mounting screws, cables, or software included

Applications

IDE internal CD-RW drives like the LG CED-8080B were standard equipment in desktop PCs from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s, when the IDE (PATA) interface was the dominant standard for optical and hard disk drives before SATA took over. This drive is well suited for restoring or upgrading legacy Windows 98, 2000, or XP-era systems that require a functioning optical burner. It also works in any desktop with an open 5.25-inch IDE bay, making it a practical replacement for drives of that generation. The Dell OEM designation (45UXR) means it was factory-fitted in Dell Dimension, OptiPlex, and similar desktop lines of that period.