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wheelstb
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 09:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have tried using my sata power cable that I used to connect the dvd drive to my mother board,but the connections arnt compatable.

can someone give me a link to a cheap cable that will get the job done?


Or can you tell me witch one to pick up at radioshack?

http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.j...ta%20cable&sr=1

I know its a sata cable but wich one? thanks
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 10:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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wheelstb
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 11:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks
i tried using a sata power cable that i used to hook up my pc drives, but it did not work so i wanted to be sure i had the right one.
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bhetrick
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 13:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Whoa... you want the sata cable or the power cable?

If it's the power, the standard sata drive power cable won't work. You'll either need a connectivity kit or you'll need to use your 360 for power.

If you use the 360 for power, make sure you have a video cable plugged into the back of the 360. It doesn't have to be plugged into a tv. If there's no video cable, the 360 will automatically shut down after a few minutes. That could be a big problem if you're in the middle of flashing.
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 19:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yea you just want to use a regualr sata data cable. like and ide cable if it were an ide drive.
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ramosfet
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 19:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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ramosfet
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_ 		9. June 2008 @ 19:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My friend, those are some pics of what a sata cable looks like. pick one up at frys or crap buy, they should be cheap.
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wheelstb
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_ 		11. June 2008 @ 12:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Flashed my drive, played a backup works great.

Thanks for all the help!!
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