Western Digital

WD400BB-23FRA0, DCM DSBHCVJCA, Western Digital 40GB IDE 3.5 Hard Drive

Name: WD400BB-23FRA0, DCM DSBHCVJCA, Western Digital 40GB IDE 3.5 Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B00W4OE3EE

Bottom line: The Western Digital WD400BB-23FRA0 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

HDD with Serial Number: WMAJE1366489Model:WD400BB-23FRA0Date:07 FEB 24DCM:DSBHCVJCAProduct of:MalaysiaPCB Sticker:2061-001159-200 AGPCB Revision:2060-001159-006 REV AROM version............................. : 77.1D.Head map................................ : 0The hard drive listed is the same hard drive that is on the picture. Picture is not a stock photo; it is the picture of an actual item sold. If item description and the picture vary, please contact us for clarification. We will gladly look up any other information about this hard drive, in case the information that you are looking for is…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD400BB-23FRA0 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Western Digital's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

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Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Model Number	WD400BB-23FRA0
Hard Disk Size	40 GB
Hard-Drive Size	40 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD400BB-23FRA0
Special Feature	Portable
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	IDE
Hard Disk Description	Ide
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 inches
Hardware Connectivity	IDE
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Digital Storage Capacity	40 GB
Cache Memory Installed Size	8 MB

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WD400BB-23FRA0, DCM DSBHCVJCA, Western Digital 40GB IDE 3.5 Hard Drive is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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