Apple Apple II External Floppy Disk Unit, 1978 - Computer - With replacement box

Apple II External Floppy Disk Unit – Big Floppies | Serial A2M0003n | Made in Ireland

Offered here is an Apple II external floppy disk drive — a classic peripheral from the early days of the Apple II series. This unit uses the larger 5.25-inch “big floppies” and represents a tangible piece of vintage computing history.

// A Piece of Apple History
This external floppy disk drive takes us back to the early days of personal computing. Introduced around 1978–1980 for the original Apple II, the Disk II was a revolutionary accessory that transformed how users stored and accessed software, games, and data.

At a time when floppy disks were just gaining popularity, this drive brought reliable mass storage to homes and schools, enabling the Apple II to become a true powerhouse for education, creativity, and innovation.

Your unit, Made in Ireland, represents the European production of these iconic drives and even carries a sticker from the VLVU Institute in Diemen, Netherlands, giving it an authentic provenance. For collectors, historians, and vintage computing enthusiasts, this is more than just hardware — it’s a tangible link to the pioneering era of personal computing.

// Item Details
Model: Apple II External Floppy Disk Drive
Serial: A2M0003n
Made in Ireland
Sticker on underside reads: VLVU, Instituut voor lerarenopleiding, sectie natuurkunde, Postbus 261, 1110 AG Diemen (Netherlands) — adding interesting provenance and historical context. The mark "VL" is also written (see detailled picture).

// Important Notes
>> This item is sold as non-working / untested.
I do not have an Apple II to test the drive.

Buyers without repair skills should only purchase this item for display purposes.
Apple Disk Interface card is NOT included (required for operation).

// Collector’s & Display Value
Even though the unit is untested, it remains a rare and highly collectible Apple II accessory. Its provenance from a Dutch educational institution makes it a unique piece for display or for restoration by experienced enthusiasts.

// A Nostalgic Holiday Addition
Perfect for Apple collectors, retro computing enthusiasts, or anyone looking to add a piece of computing history to their collection this holiday season.

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