SATA DATA Cable feels "loose"

[Caveman]

Am I missing a bracket or something to hold this WD 74Gig Raptor cable from working its way off?

 

[CheesePoofs]

If it snapped in a little bit when you pushed it in then its in correctly, it might feel loose but i don't think it would fall out/

 

[Caveman]

Thanks. I think You're right.... It does just "snap in place"...

 

[Hyperlite]

yeah i know what you mean...its a bit of a design flaw with the SATA connectors, they fit very loosly. i have to be very careful when i'm moving around in my case, they can just pop right off.

 

[wisdomtooth]

to the OP:

Since you have a Western Digital drive, you have the option of using their SecureConnect cable with has additional latches for a more secure connection:

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=22-999-801&depa=0

HTH!

 

[Farmer]

Wow. If I were WD, I'd hire you.

 

[Baked]

Use a glue gun.

The SATA connector feels real secure on my Raptor 74G.

 

[wisdomtooth]

Originally posted by: Farmer
Wow. If I were WD, I'd hire you.

Nah. I'm happy with my current job.. Pulling a tooth usually does take a bit more strength than disconnecting a SATA cable, interestingly enough.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: wisdomtooth
to the OP:

Since you have a Western Digital drive, you have the option of using their SecureConnect cable with has additional latches for a more secure connection:

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=22-999-801&depa=0

HTH!

I've got one of those on my 74GB Raptor. Its a great little product.