Teac Dell 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive FDD 06860E FD-235HG no faceplate TESTED
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Full Specifications
| bezel | none |
|---|---|
| interface | floppy |
| oem_vendor | Dell |
| capacity_mb | 1.44 |
| disk_size_in | 3.5 |
| dell_part_number | 06860E |
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