Adding a hard drive to a SSD only computer

[Tombikes1]

I want to add an SATA hard drive to serve as backup to the SSD. The necessary cables do not seem to be present in the case. What do I need to accomplish this?

[WAWood]

Tombikes1

Hello;

Allow me to welcome you to the HP forums!

I read your post about wanting to add a SATA HDD to your PC and wanted to help.

I couldn't find anything on the HP siet for a 850-180ST, but I did find info for an 860-180ST.

If this is your PC, there are several SATA connectors on the motherboard, so you need a SATA data cable for your drive.

You also need a power cable and if the power supply does not have trhe cable needed, then you can buy a SATA power Y-adapter cable that splits a single SATA power lead into two -- and connect one end to your SDD and the other end to your HDD.

Good Luck

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[Tombikes1]

There is a power connector daisy chained from the SSD but not a data connector. I thought those were supplied with the case and all you had to do was plug one into the drive. The BIOS won't find the drive without a data connector cable.

[WAWood · Accepted solution]

The power connector is there because it comes on the cables already connected to the power supply.

You have to get your own SATA data connector.

Good Luck

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