Drive Interface Connectors

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Serial ATA cables go to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened “1” printed directly on the board or card.

NOTICE: When you connect an IDE interface cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.

Serial ATA Connector

interface cable

interface connector

Power Cable Connector

To connect a drive using the power cable, locate the power input connector on the system board.

power input connector

power cable connector

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Dell 200 owner manual Drive Interface Connectors, Power Cable Connector, Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables