I have additional SATA HD but no power lead

alexham36
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I have additional SATA HD but no power lead Jan 16, 2014 14:57:49 GMT

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Post by alexham36 on Jan 16, 2014 14:57:49 GMT

A friend gave me a 40GB SATA HD, but when I tried to connect it I found that I had only one power lead for SATA drives. There is a slot on the motherboard for additional SATA data lead and I have several free IDE power connectors, but only one SATA power connector. Is there an addaptor to convert IDE power connector to SATA?
Thanks,
Alex

vikingken Dedicated Member Posts: 1,649	I have additional SATA HD but no power lead Jan 16, 2014 15:18:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikingken on Jan 16, 2014 15:18:20 GMT Get a Molex to SATA power adapter. Here is one on eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/120680239976?limghlpsr=true&lpid=102&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=102

alexham36 Senior Member Posts: 499	I have additional SATA HD but no power lead Jan 25, 2014 14:10:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alexham36 on Jan 25, 2014 14:10:33 GMT Thank you Vikingken. Bought one together with the data lead it cost less than £2 including postage. The new HD is now plugged in and working. Thanks, Alex
	Last Edit: Jan 25, 2014 16:07:57 GMT by alexham36

vikingken Dedicated Member Posts: 1,649	I have additional SATA HD but no power lead Jan 25, 2014 16:10:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikingken on Jan 25, 2014 16:10:35 GMT Your welcome Alex, pleased you sorted it.

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I have additional SATA HD but no power lead

Post by alexham36 on Jan 16, 2014 14:57:49 GMT

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