Fixing a ripped IDE Cable.

[BoomAM]

Hi.
When i was working in my PC a few mins ago, on the mobo end of the IDE cable, the thing that holds the wire in, that has the pins that poke through the wires, came off.
I carefully put it back together, with the pins going back into the wires at the same place.
Now, the cable still works, should i be worryied about anything? Or will it be ok?
Should i buy a new cable just to be sure?

 

[Morfik]

as long as it works, I would say don't worry about it...

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: Morfik
as long as it works, I would say don't worry about it...

The "..." leads me to belive that theres something else you ment to say there.
Come On! Spit it out!

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Just keep in mind that even the slightest movement could undo your "fix", which could possibly result in data loss.

I'd look into getting a new cable if I were you.

I always keep spares of those things hard drives and cd-roms often come with them.

To me, the ease of mind would be worth much more than the cost of a new cable.

 

[egale]

They are super cheap to replace so do that just to be safe.

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: JustAnAverageGuy
Just keep in mind that even the slightest movement could undo your "fix", which could possibly result in data loss.

The cables as solid as it was before.
The bit that came out, is back in its latch thing.

I will probably by a replacement when i upgrade in early Jan though.

 

[cchen]

you can get an ide cable for a dollar or less
that's not worth paying for to protect your data's integrity?

 

[BoomAM]

I think you guys/gals are over-reacting a little.
Becides;
I cant remember wether it was the HD or the CD IDE cable that got bodged! lol.

 

[Mem]

BoomAM,what do you do with all those free IDE cables that come with the motherboard .I must have about 6 or 7 new IDE cables that have not been used that came with my boards.Just stick one of those in,that`s if you have one spare .

 

[high]

I guess we shouldn't over react over your system..won't happen again

 

[high]

I guess we shouldn't over react over your system..won't happen again

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: Mem
BoomAM,what do you do with all those free IDE cables that come with the motherboard .I must have about 6 or 7 new IDE cables that have not been used that came with my boards.Just stick one of those in,that`s if you have one spare .

I thought of that whilst watching something on the telly.
Ive got 3-4 old ATA 100 IDE cables. Im gonna put one of them in to replace the HD`s cable.
I havnt got one long enough for the CD drives.
Cos as i can`t remember which cable is bodged, if it turns out to be me CD cable, it wont cause any damage to my data, should a problem occur.

 

[chocoruacal]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
I think you guys/gals are over-reacting a little.

If you don't want your question answered, then DON'T ASK IT

And I quote...

Now, the cable still works, should i be worryied about anything? Or will it be ok?
Should i buy a new cable just to be sure?

.

 

[BoomAM]

Originally posted by: chocoruacal

Originally posted by: BoomAM
I think you guys/gals are over-reacting a little.

If you don't want your question answered, then DON'T ASK IT

And I quote...

Now, the cable still works, should i be worryied about anything? Or will it be ok?
Should i buy a new cable just to be sure?

.

1) You guys were saying how the cable would cause loss of data and whatnot. When the chances are than all that would happen is that i`d lose whatever was in the forground, then the PC would crash.
2) My original comment was asking if it was worth replacing. You answered. I did not critisise that/comment upon that.

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I just replaced the cable.
Jeez it was close!
I was just taking the cable off the HDs when i noticed the mobo end had come a little loose!.

Anyway.
What do you guys reacon to this?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=158629&highlight=rounded
Bullplop or true?