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‎05-26-2020 11:50 AM

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I would like to add a second SSD to replace the unused optical drive but the sata power cable is a small one which wont fit my SSD. The small sata cable shares a small 6-pin power block with a larger sata cable directly onto the motherboard. I'm at a loss as to how to overcome this. Any assistance appreciated 

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‎05-26-2020 12:06 PM

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Hi Wb2001, thanks for the quick answer. Followed the link but whilst I can see that this is a double sata power connector, the other end doesn't look anything like the 6-pin block that attaches to my motherboard. IMG_0513.jpgIMG_0514.jpg

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‎05-26-2020 11:58 AM - edited ‎05-26-2020 12:00 PM

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@tomtc01,

Simple answer, get a SATA power splitter cable.  There is a NewEgg site for the UK.

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‎05-26-2020 12:06 PM

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Hi Wb2001, thanks for the quick answer. Followed the link but whilst I can see that this is a double sata power connector, the other end doesn't look anything like the 6-pin block that attaches to my motherboard. IMG_0513.jpgIMG_0514.jpg

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‎05-26-2020 01:14 PM

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@Wb2001 think I may have worked it out from your response. The 15-pin male end goes into the sata cable connected to the 6-pin block? Sorry I misunderstood before

 

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