SATA Hard Drive Problem...

[JMccovery]

Hello everyone!

I have a slight problem... Is there anyway I can fix a broken SATA data connector on a hard drive I have?

I'm looking for a quick fix, so I can backup the data on it (part of a JBOD array) then RMA it.

And does anyone agree with me that HD mfg's should start fully enclosing the SATA power and data connectors?

Thanks in advance.
Joey. M.

 

[Cmustang87]

And does anyone agree with me that HD mfg's should start fully enclosing the SATA power and data connectors?

Not so much, what if the cable breaks?

Back on topic... I don't think you can recover a drive that has all the pins/connectors broken off. It may need a clean room. I usually only back up drives that are functional/partially functional, so that's not an area of expertise.

 

[engiNURD]

Theoretically, you could get the same model/revision controller card from another drive and it should work.