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Flat beige ribbon cable with connectors on both ends

DELL

DELL Inspiron 5565 5567 5570 Optical Drive Ribbon Cable

SKU CH-FWND-3H7K2

Genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connecting the optical drive to the motherboard on Inspiron 15 5565, 5567 and 5570 models

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit
  • Connects optical drive to motherboard for data transfer
  • Compatible with Inspiron 5565 5567 5570 models
  • Replaces part numbers BAL20 and NBX0001YU00
  • New condition guarantees reliable performance

Genuine Dell OEM optical-drive ribbon cable

This genuine Dell OEM ribbon cable connects the optical drive interposer to the motherboard in compatible Inspiron laptops. It is supplied new and matches the part shown in the product imagery. The cable suits Inspiron 15 models 5565, 5567 and 5570 equipped with an optical drive. Builders replacing a damaged or missing ODD cable will find the correct fit here.

Signal integrity over repeated insertions

The flexible flat cable maintains reliable data transfer between the drive and the mainboard across daily open and close cycles. Its construction resists the bending stress that occurs each time the optical tray ejects or loads. No active components are present, so performance stays consistent without firmware or driver dependencies. The part simply restores the original electrical path when the factory cable has failed.

Exact model compatibility decides fit

Only Inspiron 15 5565, 5567 and 5570 units that include an optical drive use this specific ribbon cable. Laptops without an optical bay or models outside the listed series will not accept the connector or routing. Buyers who need a cable for a different Inspiron generation or a slimline drive should look elsewhere. Verify the service tag against the three model numbers before ordering.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 8,808 comparable items (median $16.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

Does the ribbon cable draw any power or generate heat while the laptop runs all day?

The cable is a passive flat flex connector; it carries signals between the optical drive and the motherboard without drawing power or producing measurable heat.

What must already be in the laptop for this cable to function?

The laptop must be an Inspiron 15 5565, 5567 or 5570 fitted with an internal optical drive and the matching drive interposer board.

Will this cable work if I keep the original motherboard and optical drive from an older Inspiron 15 5565?

Yes, the part number BAL20 NBX0001YU00 is the genuine Dell OEM cable specified for those exact models, so it connects the existing drive and motherboard without modification.

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