Installing HDD, cable isn't fitting

[kilcan]

I am trying to install my HDD into my new build (parts all finally came today). Its a Western Digital SATA HDD, and the cable that came with the HDD isn't fitting into the HDD itself. Most of it fits in, but one of the side plastic pieces of the cable end won't pop into place all the way and leaves the plug slightly out of its socket on one end. Any suggestions to this? I've tried, my father has tried, no success.

 

[Indolent]

Sata cables have a rib on one side. Are you lining it up right?

 

[kilcan]

yep the pins are going in perfect, it is this small plastic piece NEXT to the pins that is mainy there for stability I think, as it has no connector on it, and that isnt fitting into its square hole

 

[Trashman]

I'm assuming your using the WD SecureConnect, when installing mine, it was a bit odd at first, kinda like floppy cable.
Hard to describe to install, here's a link, .pdf file that shows connection---->LINK
pretty much you just make sure it goes in straight, hope thats of some help.

 

[kilcan]

precisely - the piece (if you are looking at the photo) that is furthest from you, that one won't fit in. I have tried everything!

 

[Indolent]

I haven't seen that type of connection, but it says it's just a guide piece. Just take a knife to it and trim the part that isn't fitting, or just cut it off completely.

 

[Roguestar]

ttiwwp

 

[wgoldfarb]

This may be a n00b kind of answer, but instead of using the SecureConnect cable (and cover the SATA power connector so you then have to use a legacy ATA power cable), could you not use a regular SATA cable without those square guides that are causing all the trouble? You would then also be able to use the regular SATA power cable.

According to the PDF file linked above by Trashman, the only advantage to SecureConnect is that it is less prone to breakage. But if you have to modify, weaken or even remove the guide for it to work, it kind of defeats the purpose (it is less prone to breakage, but you have to break it to install it? :roll: ). Just be careful when you connect the regular SATA cables, and there is no need for SecureConnect. Or am I missing something? (I probably am, since I am new to all this).

I assume your HDD allows you to use a regular SATA and SATA power cables?

 

[Boyo]

There are two connections on the HD, one for a 4-Pin molex and a SATA power cable. Make sure you are using the right connection. IF all else fails, then trim the piece.

 

[Ausm]

Wow never ran into that connection before...looks like a pain in the ars...I would suggest trimming the "posts" flush to the connector and then you should be able to plug it in. The connector is keyed so there is no way you can plug it in wrong (Well maybe some people cam )


Ausm

 

[jackschmittusa]

Are you sure that you are not trying to insert the cable flipped 180°?

 

[herbiehancock]

Originally posted by: wgoldfarb
This may be a n00b kind of answer, but instead of using the SecureConnect cable (and cover the SATA power connector so you then have to use a legacy ATA power cable), could you not use a regular SATA cable without those square guides that are causing all the trouble? You would then also be able to use the regular SATA power cable.

According to the PDF file linked above by Trashman, the only advantage to SecureConnect is that it is less prone to breakage. But if you have to modify, weaken or even remove the guide for it to work, it kind of defeats the purpose (it is less prone to breakage, but you have to break it to install it? :roll: ). Just be careful when you connect the regular SATA cables, and there is no need for SecureConnect. Or am I missing something? (I probably am, since I am new to all this).

I assume your HDD allows you to use a regular SATA and SATA power cables?

According to the guide linked above, the SATA power and data connections are able to use standard SATA cabling.

I'm wondering if there isn't enough taper on either of the rectangular pins on your connector, or if the taper is too much in the rectanular connector holes on the hard drive.