Clip in SATA connectors

DeadlyAura

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Those fancy clip in SATA cables from WD clip into both the data connector and the power connector... how does that work?

http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/accessories.asp?ProdID=74

^^^That is them. Now, if I put one of those on, is that my power as well? Or do I have to use regular PSU power? I'm confused. Please please help me out. I'm planning on getting one of these so my cable doesn't fall out so easily especailly on tough angles, but I don't want to cover up my SATA power and have to run another PSU wire down there.
 
It covers the SATA power connector, this forces you to use the standard 4-pin Molex connector.
 
Why spend tons on those proprietary WD cables when you can get regular or right-angle SATA cables that have clips on then for much less?
 
Eh, I know. I don't think it will continue to fall out once I can get a good angle on it with the right angle connectors.

Another problem though. The SATA power connector that came with the drive to convert from 4 pin molex to sata, has a little tab on the inside like on IDE cables like it should dlide into a groove. However, there is nothing for it to slide into. I'n afraid to just force it one there, but I know it's supposed to fit.
 
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