Sharing a single MB SATA Connector between two Hard Drives?

I follow that however it's not the Motherboard for the following:

HP EliteOne 800 G1 All-in-One Computer - Intel Core i5 i5-4670S 3.1GHz - Desktop

Why it's so difficult to find amazes me!

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While I'm afraid to disassemble the Unit, I'll give it a try and post a photo and number if available.

Mike Lynch

If you have a desktop, how many SATA connections are available on your power supply? Perhaps you can add an additional connector cable.

SIW2,

I'm close to having some direction.
I began taking the AIO apart however it's a daunting task.
I got far enough to see a third unused SATA Adapter "under" an almost inaccessible are of the AIO.
I'm trying to discover how to remove the parts that are in the way.
I've taken several photos to help explain my dilemma.
I need to transfer them to the PC from my phone.
Later!

Mike Lynch

"the machine is probably not worth much more than the cost of that adapter."

True but it has a place in my life!

In 1967 I was able to purchase my first car, a 1967 Olds 442, directly from the factory.

It was my pride and joy for about 18 months.

Then Camille, my bride of 59 years and 7 months told me she was expecting again.

The 442 was a down payment on a 1969 Olds Vista Cruiser Station wagon.

I guess I'm reliving my 442 dreams through this HP AIO.

I'll start working on the photos now that I've had a good nights sleep.

Mike Lynch

Your best solution may be to replace your hard disk with one of larger capacity.

Thank GOD I was able to remove the Lower Plastic Cover, exposing the Metal Plate that exposed the SATA Connectors.
As it turned out, there were two Blue and one White Connectors on the Mother Board.
One Blue and one White were in use, probably for the DVD and Hard Drive.
I do not know if there is some type of "difference" based upon the Color, might You?

I need to purchase a USB C to USB C cable to connect my Camera where I have the pictures of what I found.
I'll have it later today.

WOW! Getting the Plastic off without breaking it was scarry.

I'll try and make any and all Upgrades I can before replacing it even if it's just installing a Cable.

Thanks again to SWI2 for the documentation and "encouragement"!

Mike Lynch

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A big thank you to Mr. Ed for his suggestion regarding adding a larger drive.
My objective was to have two independent internal hard drives.
One for the O/S, etc., the second for Picasa and it's Photo Gallery.

Again, just personal preference.

Now it "appears" that I'll be able to do just that by installing two 2.5" drives vs. one 3.5" using a disk caddy I have located.
It fits / installs in place of a single 3.5" drive.

Mike Lynch

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Need another assist.
I do not understand what might be the densest MSata Card / Stick that will fit in this PC's Motherboard?
It appears that only a 2220 will fit, is that correct?
I'd like to find a 4TB Card / Stick that will.

Mike Lynch

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I searched for an HP SATA cable to attach the second hard drive.
They ranged from about $50 to $250.
I'll buy one at Wal-Wart.

Mike Lynch