Drive Interface Connectors; Power Cable Connector; Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables - Dell Dimension 5150C Owner's Manual

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:
the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller,
the drive, or both.
Serial ATA Connector
interface connector

Power Cable Connector

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

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
When you connect an IDE interface cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of
interface cable
power input
connector
power cable connector