DVD hardware connections LG Super Multi DVD Writer


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    DVD hardware connections LG Super Multi DVD Writer


    New LG brand DVD player purchased. My previous DVD had a ATA? ribbon connector and a 4 pin Molex power connector. The new LG has a SATA interface and next to that what looks like a long "L" shaped plug in for power? What adapter can I buy to convert a 4 pin Molex to the new DVD? Should I look for a Molex to ??? male or female (# of pins)? If someone would give a description or a link to purchase the needed adapter I thank you.
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    Take a look at this bad boy:

    Last edited by Lady Fitzgerald; 02 Mar 2014 at 00:51. Reason: Oopsie!
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    Thanks Lady, and "WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing"
    ...been there done that!
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    I deleted the second one. I just dawned on me that the SATA end of the connector is bass ackwards. Sorry!












    And I don't even drink!
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    OK so the bad boy is a male 15 pin that supplies the power and a regular SATA cable for info transfer?
    Got to go to bed now before I start trying to sing.
    Thanks again.
    Carl
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    Kyafield said:
    OK so the bad boy is a male 15 pin that supplies the power and a regular SATA cable for info transfer?
    Got to go to bed now before I start trying to sing.
    Thanks again.
    Carl
    I swear I had deleted the wrong one. Obviously, I DO need to go to bed!

    Use the one that I didn't delete. For some wacky reason, the one I deleted (finally) has a male SATA power connector which is wrong (go figure). And yes, use a regular SATA data cable for info transfer.

    Sorry for the confusion!
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    You'd think the pc brigade (as in politically correct) would have rapped our knuckles years ago for using male and female jargon. And then there's master/slave . . .
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    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C8ZK7TO/..._26725410_item

    Lady Fitz, I jumped the gun and ordered this one before I got your links. Do you think this one will work?
    I chose the double for when I replace my old CD drive in the future.
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    Kyafield said:
    Amazon.com : Generic Molex To 2x Sata Dual Power Adapter Y Splitter Cable : Computer Sata Cables : Computers & Accessories

    Lady Fitz, I jumped the gun and ordered this one before I got your links. Do you think this one will work?
    I chose the double for when I replace my old CD drive in the future.
    Yes, that should work just fine.
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    Lady Fitzgerald said:
    Kyafield said:
    Amazon.com : Generic Molex To 2x Sata Dual Power Adapter Y Splitter Cable : Computer Sata Cables : Computers & Accessories

    Lady Fitz, I jumped the gun and ordered this one before I got your links. Do you think this one will work?
    I chose the double for when I replace my old CD drive in the future.
    Yes, that should work just fine.
    Many thanks.
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