Description
Sony MPF52A 2MB 3.5" HD Floppy Drive Internal Apple Mac 4-628-241-01 MPF 52A
The Sony MPF52A is a 2MB high-density 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive designed for use with Apple Macintosh computers. Manufactured in May 1996 and bearing part number 4-628-241-01, this drive connects via a 20-pin flat ribbon cable and draws power from both 5V and 12V DC rails. It has been tested and confirmed working on an Apple Mac test bed.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Sony
- Model: MPF52A
- Part Number: 4-628-241-01
- Capacity: 2MB (High Density 3.5")
- Form Factor: 3.5" internal
- Interface: 20-pin flat ribbon connector
- Power: 12V / 5V DC
- Country of Manufacture: Malaysia
- Date Code: 9605 (May 1996)
- Includes: Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware
Applications
The Sony MPF52A was used as the internal floppy disk drive in Apple Macintosh desktop computers during the mid-to-late 1990s, a period when floppy drives were the primary medium for software distribution, file transfer, and system boot disks on the Mac platform. Sony was a major OEM supplier of floppy mechanisms to Apple during this era, and the MPF52A is found in a range of Macintosh models from that generation. Today these drives are sought by collectors restoring vintage Macs, technicians maintaining legacy Macintosh systems still in active use, and hobbyists running classic Mac OS environments. The drive handles standard 1.44MB (formatted) HD disks, which were the dominant floppy format of the period.
This Sony MPF52A 2MB 3.5-inch internal floppy drive has been tested and confirmed working on an Apple Mac test bed. The drive reads and writes correctly. The top cover shows light surface wear consistent with normal use, and the front bezel and eject mechanism are intact. The underside PCB is clean with no visible damage. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
MPF52A |
MPN: |
4-628-241-01 |
Type: |
3.5" Internal Floppy Disk Drive |
SKU: |
11939 |
Storage Capacity: |
2MB (High Density) |
Form Factor: |
3.5" Internal |
Compatible With: |
Apple Macintosh |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Malaysia |
Interface: |
20-pin flat ribbon connector |
Disk Format: |
3.5" HD (High Density) |
Power Requirements: |
12V / 5V DC |
Date Code: |
9605 (May 1996) |
Condition Notes: |
This Sony MPF52A 2MB 3.5" floppy drive has been tested and confirmed working on an Apple Mac test bed. Shows light surface wear consistent with normal use. Drive only — no cables included. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |