Modding a SATA power cable, need help

[VisualStim]

can I just "FLIP" the connector on the wire? or is that a no no (LOL)

 

[VisualStim]

can these be bought?

 

[jeshikat]

The pinout is not completely symmetric:

So if you did that it'd short the 12V to the 3.3V unless you also rearrange the wires as needed.

You can buy those terminals:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/pro-sata-power-connector-pins-set-of-5.html

https://mainframecustom.com/shop/cable-sleeving/terminals/sata-power-crimp-terminal-5-count/

 

[VisualStim]

wise me luck. I just copied the wiring from the what i cut up.

 

[jeshikat]

What PSU is this for?

 

[VisualStim]

SF600 in the Cerberus X mounting it on the backside of the PSU (I have the fan pointing out towards the front)

 

[jeshikat]

I don't think you have the pinout correct:

 

[VisualStim]

meh could i possibly break my SSD if i plugged it in?

 

[jeshikat]

Yes, I think maybe the 12V is shorted to ground, which could fry the SSD and/or PSU.

 

[VisualStim]

okay, i got it right the 2nd time. now to attempt it again but with a tad longer wire lol

any tips on cutting the wire to let it slide better into the connector?

 

[Phuncz]

Yeah, you really REALLY REALLY need be sure about pin-out when messing with power supplies and cables. They make those connectors only fit one way for good reason. The wrong voltage or wrong kind of polarity (+ or -) often means destroyed hardware. I have a tester just for that and I still get jittery when I plug hardware in the first time.

 

[VisualStim]

thanks guys this is my first time. its working. i just matched all the wires from another sata harness

 

[jeshikat]

I make absolutely no guarantees since I can only go off the picture, but the one with black wires does look correct.

 

[VisualStim]

I make absolutely no guarantees since I can only go off the picture, but the one with black wires does look correct.

its in the system and its showing in My Computer

 

[VisualStim]

good place.