Vintage Samsung SpinPoint V40 40GB IDE Hard Drive, SV4012H, 3.5 Inch Retro PC HDD, Made in Korea, Untested 2002

Vintage Samsung SpinPoint V40 40GB IDE Hard Drive – SV4012H

A vintage 3.5-inch Samsung SpinPoint V40 internal hard disk drive, manufactured in October 2002. This early-2000s HDD is a collectible piece of computer hardware and may interest retro-computing enthusiasts, vintage electronics collectors, and anyone restoring an older desktop PC.
The original label identifies the model as Samsung SV4012H, with a capacity of 40 GB. It is marked “Made in Korea” and features Samsung's SpinPoint branding, along with NoiseGuard and ImpacGuard technology markings.

Specifications
Brand: Samsung
Series: SpinPoint V40
Model: SV4012H
Capacity: 40 GB
Form factor: 3.5-inch desktop hard drive
Interface: IDE / PATA (ATA)
Spindle speed: 5,400 RPM
Manufacturing date: October 2002, as printed on the label
Country of manufacture: Korea, as marked on the label
Condition: Used, untested
Condition and testing

The drive is untested. Its operating condition, ability to spin up, and data-reading performance are unknown. It is sold as an untested vintage component, with no guarantee of functionality.

The metal casing and original identification labels show visible signs of age and handling, including surface marks and label wear. Please examine the photographs carefully; the pictured drive is the exact item being sold.

Suitable for
Vintage PC and Windows XP-era hardware collections
Retro-computer restoration projects
Collectors of early-2000s computer components
IDE/PATA hardware projects
Parts or donor use, subject to the drive's unknown condition

Please verify that your computer or project supports a 3.5-inch IDE/PATA hard drive before purchasing. This drive uses the older IDE interface, not SATA.
Important: This is a vintage, untested hard drive. It is not being sold as a verified working storage device, and any existing data or previous contents have not been checked.
A genuine early-2000s Samsung SpinPoint drive for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the hardware of the IDE era.

I try to do my best to represent the item's true color in the pictures, but the colors may vary slightly due to differences in monitor calibrations.

***Shipping information***
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ATTENTION: This is not a toy! The products do not contain hazardous substances, have a smooth surface without sharp edges and do not pose a risk to consumers.
The product design is strong and stable, without the risk of injury to the user.

***Manufacturer information***
This product was handmade by us, a small business, using hand tools and a laser machine.
"Ukrainianwoods" company, our workshop located in Ukraine, Kryvyi Rih

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