• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

SATA, Hard drive specification. Cable/Power location?

R

rqle

Golden Member
Just bought a external hard drive that uses SATA. There isn't any cable inside the enclosure, just a PCB controller. Planning to replace the drive. My question:

Is the location of the serial cable and power plug part of the specification and any NEW SATA will fit perfectly with the PCB controller? Or is my enclosure just made for a certain brand of hard drive.

Any idea or help appreciated. Thanks.
 
I haven't found a case/hard drive where that is not true, so IMO the answer to your question is "yes ".

It came without a cable? Was this an Open Box or Refurbished part?

alzan
 
Its new. The drive is attach to the pin on the circuit board controller, similar to how a 2.5 notebook drive attach to the notebook without any cable in between.
 
Originally posted by: rqle
Just bought a external hard drive that uses SATA. There isn't any cable inside the enclosure, just a PCB controller. Planning to replace the drive. My question:

Is the location of the serial cable and power plug part of the specification and any NEW SATA will fit perfectly with the PCB controller? Or is my enclosure just made for a certain brand of hard drive.

Any idea or help appreciated. Thanks.
Click to expand...


I misunderstood, I thought you meant no cable going from the enclosure to your computer.

alzan
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top