CHAPTER 3
Devices and Ports
Figure 3-4Maximum dimensions of the internal hard disk
Hard Disk Connector
The internal hard disk has a 48-pin connector that carries both the ATA signals and the power for the drive. The connector has the dimensions of a 50-pin connector, but with one row of pins removed, as shown in Figure 3-5(page 35). The remaining pins are in two groups: pins 1–44, which carry the signals and power, and pins 45–48, which are reserved. Pin 20 has been removed, and pin 1 is located nearest the gap, rather than at the end of the connector.
34Hard Disk Drive
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