Modding a SATA power cable, need help

jeshikat

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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/
 
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VisualStim

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

VisualStim

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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?
 

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

jeshikat

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