How Do You Make A Sata Power Supply Connection?
With the industry-wide acceptance of the SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) specification, it is important for computer users and system builders to understand the installation of these devices. The SATA specification uses a different and more specialized power connector than the previous EIDE specification. The flat ribbon cables and exposed interface pins have been replaced with thin modular cables and self-contained, locking socket connectors. These keyed and locking connectors are easily installed and can be connected by virtually any computer user. Disconnect the computer from any power sources. Locate a free SATA power connector from coming from the computer’s main power supply. Locate the power connection point on the rear face of the SATA device. This port will face the back of the case toward the power supply unit. Examine both the connective plug on the power cable and the drive. These plugs are keyed into an “L” configuration and can only be connected in one orient
