Toshiba P000202830 - 528MB 2.5" IDE Vintage Hard Drive HDD

P000202830 - 528MB IDE Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - 2.5" DHAA-2540, 84G3011, MK2526FVC, HDD2434G

The P000202830 is a legacy 528MB 2.5-inch IDE (PATA) hard disk drive designed for early notebook computers. With a standard 44-pin IDE interface, this drive is suitable as a direct replacement or upgrade for vintage laptops, embedded systems, and legacy hardware requiring sub-1GB IDE storage.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer PN: P000202830
• Capacity: 528MB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: IDE / ATA-2 (44-pin notebook connector)
• Rotation Speed: 4,200 RPM (typical for this class)
• Cache Buffer: 128KB (early generation spec)
• Height: Standard 9.5mm 2.5" profile
• Power Requirements: 5V DC
• Other Identifiers: DHAA-2540, 84G3011, MK2526FVC, HDD2434G

✅ Confirmed Compatibility

Please note the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on system BIOS limitations and interface support. Always confirm your device supports 2.5" IDE drives before ordering.

✔️ Vintage Toshiba laptops requiring P000202830 or MK2526FVC HDDs
✔️ Early Compaq, IBM, Dell, and Gateway notebooks that use 528MB IDE/PATA drives
✔️ Embedded systems and industrial equipment designed for 44-pin IDE 2.5" HDDs
✔️ Retro computing applications that require authentic small-capacity IDE drives

Key Features

☑️ Legacy 528MB capacity — perfect for retro systems and legacy OS installations
☑️ 2.5" form factor with 44-pin IDE interface for laptop/embedded use
☑️ Drop-in replacement for models using Toshiba P000202830 or equivalents
☑️ Reliable build quality from original Toshiba design
☑️ Suitable for collectors, restorations, and hardware preservation

Interchangeable Part Numbers / Identifiers

• Toshiba Assembly / PN: P000202830
• Drive Model Numbers: MK2526FVC, DHAA-2540
• OEM / Alt IDs: 84G3011, HDD2434G

Fit Notes

• This is a 2.5-inch IDE/PATA HDD, not SATA.
• Intended for vintage laptops and equipment only — not compatible with modern systems.
• BIOS and OS limitations may restrict recognized capacity in certain machines.