Loose Sata Cable


  1. Nikolay
    Posts : 381
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 | Windows XP Pro x86 | Windows Vista Ultimate x86
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    Loose Sata Cable


    The sata cable that I ordered doesn't plug into my hard drive very well. Just little force can unplug it from the drive.

    I ordered this cable:

    Newegg.com - Rosewill 18" Serial ATA II cable with metal latch, Model RC-18"-SA2-90-BK, Black - Cables

    It doesn't like this drive:

    Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

    Any tips to keeping the cable plugged in?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Nikolay,

    Strange, I suppose good old vinyl electrical tape should be able to hold in place on the drive until you can find a cable that connects better.
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  4. pbcopter
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    Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
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    What do you mean that it doesn't like that drive? I use number of cables like that with clips and have have no trouble with them on my WD drives.
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