How Do You Install IDE & SATA Cables?
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) and SATA (Serial AT Attachment) cables are used to connect hard disks and storage devices together within a computer. Their main uses are to share data between storage devices. Most IDE cables are designed with 40 or 80 connector pins, while SATA cables have 16 pins. From time to time IDE and SATA cables will go bad, especially if you replace or upgrade storage devices on a regular basis. Fortunately, new cables are easy to install. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable and any miscellaneous cables and devices. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the side panel of your computer tower. This will give you easy access to your computer’s internal components. Consult your computer’s user manual for more specific dismantling instructions. Connect the blue end of the IDE or SATA cable to the corresponding IDE or SATA controller interface, which is usually located on the outer edge of your logic board next to the drives. Some logic board
