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Sony DRU-810A

Internal DVD±RW recorder, mid-2000s. This entry records a distinct product or well-defined family; differences among revisions and similarly named models are called out below.

Locally stored schematic representing Sony DRU-810A; not a photograph or dimensional drawing
LOCAL REFERENCE ART // NOT TO SCALE OR A PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPH

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number, revision, and region to the item label and its manufacturer documentation. Where a family has multiple revisions, specifications below are not universal across the family.

Recorded specifications

Cataloged partSony DRU-810A
Era / familyInternal DVD±RW recorder, mid-2000s
Key specifications5.25-inch ATAPI/IDE writer; dual-layer DVD recording; CD/DVD format support detailed in model manual.
Interface / fitNeeds PATA host and correct region/media support; firmware updates may affect recordable-media compatibility.
Variants / identificationDRU-810A differs from USB external and later SATA Sony Optiarc devices.
Archive recordRecord full part number, hardware revision, serial/date code, firmware/BIOS, accessories, physical condition, and the documentation revision used for verification.

Compatibility and handling

  • Confirm the complete part number, connector signal/pinout, supported host, dimensions, power, firmware and operating-system requirements before use.
  • Inspect for corrosion, cracked parts, bent pins, damaged insulation, failing bearings, leaking cells, or prior repair. Avoid powering unidentified or damaged hardware.
  • For compatibility claims, cite a specific manual, CPU support list, interface standard, or tested host configuration; physical fit alone is insufficient.
  • Record measurements with the test setup and instrument conditions; distinguish vendor maximums from measured or sustained results.

Model notes

Needs PATA host and correct region/media support; firmware updates may affect recordable-media compatibility.

DRU-810A differs from USB external and later SATA Sony Optiarc devices.

Sources & further reading

  1. Manufacturer / standards documentation — Sony DRU-810AReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
  2. Manufacturer / standards documentation — Sony DRU-810AReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.

Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.