CD IDE cables not staying in slot.

[JoeFaheyx]

Hi, I have an MSI k8n neo2 platium, and I am using the IDE cables that came with it to hook into the CD drives. It is a cord shaped like a "y". One end plugs into the IDE connector in the Mobo, then other 2 ends plug into the CD drives. These 2 darn ends will not say in at all! They fit easily, but too easily! AHH...What should I do?

 

[Baked]

Try another IDE cable that didn't come w/ the mobo?

 

[JoeFaheyx]

I have an old compact lying around. There are plenty of IDEs in it. Even though its very old, if the cords fit, would it effect the speed of the drive or anything? I will just use those if they won't do anything bad to the CD drive. Will they be fine?

 

[GroundedSailor]

Is it the ribbon cable wrapped in red sheathing (to make it round) that came with the motherboard? The connectors should fit fine. I just made a new computer with the same board. Are you sure you are fitting them correctly?

Your old Compaq may only have 40-conductor IDE cables as opposed to the 80-conductor cables used for HDD's. If you use the 40-conductor cable for CD drives only it will be fine. Just don't use them on any HDD as that will slow down the data transmission to/from your HDD.

 

[bendixG15]

I had same thing, tried a bunch of diferent cables and they were all loose.

Got mad, found the flatblade screw driver, stuck it between the pins on the drive
and pried a few of them open a hair.

After that, the cable stayed in......duh.......

 

[quakefiend420]

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