Question I cannot identify this hard-disk wires

[edravix]

Hello chaps,

An all-in-one computer at home suffered a short-circuit and the hard-disk enclosure and wire burned out.
I know they are the SATA one and the power supply cables. But I cannot find any keyword to find and buy them online.

I'm attaching some pictures. Any label, tag or link is appreciated.

https://imgur.com/a/cIaPYmr

View: https://imgur.com/a/cIaPYmr


Thank you all.

 

[Isokolon]

Sata III cable?

as for the power cable, this depends on your PSU and you can't buy a generic one

nvm you mean the... interface or whatever I guess.
not sure you can "replace" those. depending on the age contact the support of the manufacturer

 

[Ralston18]

Is the data backed up elsewhere?

Make and model hard drive?

Should have something printed on the drive....

There is a very slim chance that the green PCB (printed circuit board) could be replaced. But even if so, some mistake in the swapping process will likely nix any possible data recovery.

And the damage may extend beyond just the PCB and may be into the drive body itself. Replacing the PCB (again - if possible) may not restore the drive. Or cause further damage and data loss.

You can google "how to replace hard drive PCB" and find lots of links, etc..

Do not be optimistic and expect the process to be expensive.

 

[Remeca]

You could get a sata extension, cut it up and solder it on, but that assumes the only damage is on the pins, and the pcb is good. With that much damage, I highly doubt the pcb isn't fried.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLOCK-Extension-Cable-22Pin-Female/dp/B001VBRIYI

 

[edravix]

I don't need to recover the data inside the HD.
I could completely replace it with a new one. Will that help?
The problem I faced on my research so far is the HD interface (not sure if that's the name, I mean the melted plastic connector) is nowhere to buy.

cc @Remeca @Ralston18

 

[Ralston18]

Are you looking for the cables that connect the drive to the motherboard?

SATA uses two cables: one for data and one for power.

Here is a link that explains the connectivity and the cabling options:

https://www.wiringo.com/sata-cable.html

Do you still have the burned/damaged cable? Could be that the data and power connections were molded into one piece making the plug appear as a single connection.

Please take photo showing both ends. Post accordingly.

Simply put, there should be no problem finding a replacement cable(s).

Any techie friends? Most are likely to have a variety of SATA data and power cables on hand....

You do not need to have a single connector that combines data and power in one physical connection.

 

[edravix]

Are you looking for the cables that connect the drive to the motherboard?

SATA uses two cables: one for data and one for power.

Here is a link that explains the connectivity and the cabling options:

https://www.wiringo.com/sata-cable.html

Do you still have the burned/damaged cable? Could be that the data and power connections were molded into one piece making the plug appear as a single connection.

Please take photo showing both ends. Post accordingly.

Simply put, there should be no problem finding a replacement cable(s).

Any techie friends? Most are likely to have a variety of SATA data and power cables on hand....

You do not need to have a single connector that combines data and power in one physical connection.

Exactly. Since I'll most likely connect a new HD I just need the cables. The bay is undamaged.

Here are the pictures of the cables' ends:

https://imgur.com/a/rs2j0LT

View: https://imgur.com/a/rs2j0LT


Regarding the last comment. Does that mean that I could connect a standalone SATA cable and a standalone power cable and it'll work?

Thank you

 

[Ralston18]

Yes.

Standalone cables will work.

They should plug right in and easily fit side by side.