I'm currently using a p-ata hd since I kept having issues with my wd 80 gb sata hd. My case hd cage stores the hd's vertically. It seems the connector keeps coming loose from the hd itself. I've tried 'supporting' the cable, somewhat, but it still seems to come loose (the connector would sag at a slight angle). Has anyone had similar issues? Is it time for a new case, making sure the hd's are stored horizontally? Since I've changed back to the pata drive, I've not had any lockups or crashes (as I had quite a bit of with the sata.) I'm fairly certain it was due to the connector as I wouldn't have much of an issue if I left the case open with the hd sitting next to it. Thanks for any input you might have.
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sata hd connector issue
- Thread starter jcarney
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Get better SATA cables. They have ones with locking latches, and that sounds like it will solve your problem.
http://www.svc.com/sata-cable-10.html
http://www.svc.com/sata-cable-10.html