SATA data cable won't lock into Samsung EVO 850

rockncountry

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I have transferred my SSD back and forth a few times to different machines and notice now that the data cable will not lock into place anymore and will come out with very little force. I believe that the little tab inside has broken off. What are my options to keep it locked. I wish it was like the power cable in that it stays in without any kind of locking mechanism. Thanks.
 

USAFRet

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Your options are
1. Buy a new SATA cable. $1.
 

rockncountry

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All of my data cables have the locks. They have the little tabs that you push to pull them out. They lock into my MOBO and I hear a little click. You then have to press the tab to pull them out. On my SSD that is no longer the case. I can insert the cable but it doesn't click or lock anymore. I guess the piece on the drive wore out.
 

Dunlop0078

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Does it fully seat to the SSD? It does not need to lock if its making full contact.