Hard Drive Ribbon
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 18 IDE ATA 133 100 Hard Drive HDD Round Ribbon Cable  US $5.61
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 Sony Vaio VGN S150 PCG 6C2L Hard Drive Connector Ribbon Cable IDE US $17.99
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 iPod 5th Gen Video Hard Drive Connector Cable Ribbon US $7.06
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Hard drive repair and installation
One of the primary responsibilities of PC technician is to manage hard disks; it entails installing disks into the computer system and configuring the system to recognize the newly added disks. You will discover the skills that you need for installing, configuring the system to recognize the newly added disks. We introduce you to a new world of terminology related to hard disk installation and configuration, along with other types of storage like CD-ROM and DVD. We also make sure that you understand the difference between IDE, SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives. Before discussing the installation and configuration of IDE and SATA drives, it is important to cover some basic terminology surrounding hard drives.
Platters: A platter is a physical object inside the hard drive that is responsible for storing the data. A platter is similar to a record on an old record player, the main difference being that a hard disk has many platters, while a record player holds only one record at a time.
Tracks: Just as there are grooves, or tracks, on a music record, there are also tracks on each platter. These trackes are evenly spaced across the platter’s surface.
Sectores: The platter is divided into pie-shaped slices, called sectors, Now the confusing thing about sectors is that where a track intersects with a sector creates sectorblocks, also known as sectores! Each sector is 512 bytes in size.
Installing IDE – SATA hard drive:
We will give you an idea how to install an IDE or SATA hard drive. Because all hard drives are different. We present only the most popular solutions for installing hard drives.
First, you want to open up the casing of the computer and find an empty bay to mount the new hard disk into. if you are removing the old hard drive, you will be able to use the same bay. However, if you are adding a hard drive, you have to find an empty bay and mount the drive in place. Second, you slide the drive in the bay so that the power connector and ribbon cable connector are facing the motherboard. After you have mounted the drive in place, as a third step, connect the IDE connector on the motherboard to the IDE connector on the hard disk with a 40-wire IDE ribbon cable and then connect a power connector to the drive. The question is: How do you know which pin is pin 1? Hopefully, the manufacturer has indicated Pin 1 by placing a small (1) near it. if you look at the connector on the hard drive and on the motherboard, you may see a small (1) on one end of the connector. That’s where you need to place a (40) by Pin 40 instead of displaying where Pin 1 is, so watch for that as well. After you have connected the IDE ribbon cable, you want to give the hard disk power from the power supply so that you can run the motor in the drive.
Hard drive crashed or failed: The hard drive could fail at any time even if it a brand new one. Sometimes, the computer freezes or crashes at least one time a day. This crash could be the first sign that the hard drive will be failed soon. In this case, the first thing to do is “data back up“. the second sign, when Windows takes long time to load more than usual. The third sign, when you get the blue screen of death with error code shows on the screen. The blue screen of death is related to hard drive failure, memory, video card, motherboard or software problem.
A2Z PC services has provided these information to give you an idea about hard drive repair and data recovery.
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15 Inch 3 Connectors IDE Dual Hard Drive Ribbon Cable $4.49 Description:15 Inch 3 Connectors IDE Dual Hard Drive Ribbon CableIDE Ribbon Cable connects two internal IDE CD-VCD or hard drives. This cable has PVC coated wiring to allow maximum speed.With dual drive, ribbon cable, IDE Dual Drive Cable is 39cm long.IDE Cables have three connectors going from controller to drive;The IDE Cable is 39 pins3 Connectors IDE Cables are ideal for small computers where there is minimal space for excessive cable length, for improving air flow by using a shorter cable; For just making it look a little nicer and easier to work at inside of your computer;Three connectors (controller and drive connections); 39 pins connectors;Weight: 36gPackage:1 x 15 Inch IDE Ribbon Cable |
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3 Connectors Hard Drive ATA IDE Ribbon Cable Gray $3.4 Descriptions: * with single drive, ribbon cable, ATA IDE Ribbon Cable is approx. 42cm long * ATA IDE Cables have three connectors going from controller to drive; * The IDE Cable is 39 pins and ATA compliant; * ATA IDE Cables 3 Connectors are ideal for small computers where there is minimal space for excessive cable length, for improving air flow by using a shorter cable; For just making it look a little nicer and easier to work at inside of your computer; * Three connectors (controller and drive connections); 39 pins connectors; * Weight of the Hard Drive ATA IDE Ribbon Cables : 35g |
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3 Connectors Hard Drive IDE Ribbon Cable Yellow $3.5 Descriptions: * with single drive, ribbon cable, IDE Ribbon Cables are a short 42.5cm long approx. * IDE Cables have three connectors going from controller to drive; * The IDE Cable is 39 pins * 3 Connectors IDE Cables are ideal for small computers where there is minimal space for excessive cable length, for improving air flow by using a shorter cable; For just making it look a little nicer and easier to work at inside of your computer; * Three connectors (controller and drive connections); 39 pins connectors; * Weight of the Hard Drive IDE Ribbon Cables : 40g |
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19 Green IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable $6.2 Description: * High quality 19" Green IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable. * Disk drive to the Mother Board * ATA Cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflow * Hard Drive Cable keeps your system neat inside * The vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objects * The IDE Cable is approx 48.5cm long. * They have 39 pins * Ribbon Cable connect Standard IDE Drives * Connect CD/DVD Drives * Connect Hard Disk Drives * 1 x IDE with 2 connections * Weight: 91.2g |
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Belkin Internal IDE Dual Hard Drive Ribbon Cable $3.99 1 x 40-pin IDC Female 19.20" 2 x 40-pin IDC Female Belkin Belkin International, Inc Copper Data Transfer Cable F3G523-19INCH IDC IDE/EIDE Internal IDE Dual Hard Drive Ribbon Cable Lifetime www.belkin.com |
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Dual IDE ATA 133/100 Hard Drive Ribbon Cable $12.49 Description:This White Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Round IDE ATA 133 CableDisk drive to your Mother BoardThis ATA 133/100 IDE Cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflowThe vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objectsHard Drive IDE Cable keep your system neat insideThe IDE cable is approx 99cm long approx.They have 39 pinsConnect Standard IDE Drives; CD/DVD Drives; Hard Disk DrivesWeight: 191gPackage content:1 x ATA 133/100 IDE Cable with 2 connectors |
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Hard Drive $8.99 Hard Drive |
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Hard Drive Disk HDD Internal IDE ATA 100 18' 46CM Ribbon Cable 3 Heads Connectors $5.49 Description:3 connectors Internal IDE Cables (Controller and Drive Connections)39 pins (78 wires) IDE Ribbon Cable.ATA 66/100 Mbps transfer speedUse to connect up to two IDE devices such as Hard Disks, CD ROM/Writer, DVD ROM/Writer to the IDE controller on the motherboardHDD Ribbon Cable Measures 18" (46cm) longWeight: 50gPackage Included1 X ATA 100 Ribbon Cable |
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ATA 40-Pin/2-Drive 3.5 IDE Hard Drive Ribbon Cable 3 Heads Connectors $4.49 Description:A generic (Non-OEM) 2-Drive/3-Connector IDE 40-Pin Ribbon Cable (Female).Connectors: 40-pin Female to two 40-pin FemalesHard Drive Ribbon Cable is designed for use with IDE/ATAPI devices such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, tape backups, Zip drives, DVD-ROM or any ATA peripheral.Offers 3 female connectors so you can connect 1 source with 2 drivesIDE Ribbon Cable's Data transfer rate up to 133Mbps burst transfer rateLength:18 inchesWeight: 38gPackage Includes1 x ATA Ribbon Cable |
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Orange 18 Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable $6.3 Description: * This is a high quality 18" Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable, Orange * Disk drive to your Mother Board * ATA Cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflow * 133 Cable keep your system neat inside * The vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objects * The IDE Cable is approx 48cm long - with connectors at approx 0cm (system / mother board) , 18cm (slave) and 30 cm (master) * This IDE Ribbon Cable have 39 pins * Connect Standard IDE Drives * Connect CD/DVD Drives * Connect Hard Disk Drives * 1 x IDE with 2 connections * Weight: 97g * Color may comes in different depends on our stock. |
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Belkin EIDE Ribbon Cable $4.99 1 1 x 40-pin IDC Female 18" 2.56 oz Hard Drive Cable is fully tested and certified to meet or exceed applicable industry standards Belkin Belkin International, Inc Copper Data Transfer Cable EIDE Ribbon Cable F3G526-18INCH Gray IDC IDE/EIDE Lifetime Retail The ribbon cable is the information lifeline that connects your drives to your motherboard, but a cable isn't just a cable. Whose cable can you trust to send this information accurately? Why Belkin of course, offering the best in data transfer! The 18-inch Internal Single Hard Drive Ribbon Cable allows one internal IDE hard drive to be connected to a controller card. www.belkin.com |
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18 Peachblow Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable $7.5 Description: * This high quality 18" Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable * Disk drive to your Mother Board * ATA cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflow * 133 cable keep your system neat inside * The vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objects * The IDE cable is approx 46cm long - with connectors at approx 0cm (system / mother board) , 18cm (slave) and 30 cm (master) * They have 39 pins * Connect Standard IDE Drives * Connect CD/DVD Drives * Connect Hard Disk Drives * 1 x IDE with 2 connections * Weight: 108g * Color may comes in different depends on our stock. |
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18 Green Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable $7.5 Description: * This high quality 18" Green Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable * Disk drive to your Mother Board * ATA cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflow * 133 cable keep your system neat inside * The vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objects * The IDE cable is approx 46cm long - with connectors at approx 0cm (system / mother board) , 18cm (slave) and 30 cm (master) * They have 39 pins * Connect Standard IDE Drives * Connect CD/DVD Drives * Connect Hard Disk Drives * 1 x IDE with 2 connections * Weight: 108g |
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18 Purple Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable $7.5 Description: * This high quality 18" Purple Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable * Disk drive to your Mother Board * ATA cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflow * 133 cable keep your system neat inside * The vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objects * The IDE cable is approx 46cm long - with connectors at approx 0cm (system / mother board) , 18cm (slave) and 30 cm (master) * They have 39 pins * Connect Standard IDE Drives * Connect CD/DVD Drives * Connect Hard Disk Drives * 1 x IDE with 2 connections * Weight: 108g * Color may comes in different depends on our stock. |
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18 Blue Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable $6.2 Description: * This high quality 18" Blue Round IDE ATA 133 Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable * Disk drive to your Mother Board * ATA cable keep your system cooler by reducing restriction to airflow * 133 cable keep your system neat inside * The vinyl boots and wrap protect the wires from accidental damage from sharp objects * The IDE cable is approx 48cm long - with connectors at approx 0cm (system / mother board) , 18cm (slave) and 30 cm (master) * They have 39pins * Connect Standard IDE Drives * Connect CD/DVD Drives * Connect Hard Disk Drives * 1 x IDE with 2 connections * Weight: 87g * Color may comes in different depends on our stock. |
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418861-001 Laptop Hard Drive $105.56 418861-001 Laptop Hard Drive |
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U3975 Laptop Hard Drive $116.67 U3975 Laptop Hard Drive |
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ST3500630AS Laptop Hard Drive $122.22 ST3500630AS Laptop Hard Drive |
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ST3320820AS Laptop Hard Drive $116.67 ST3320820AS Laptop Hard Drive |
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6L100P0 Laptop Hard Drive $105.56 6L100P0 Laptop Hard Drive |
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WD3200JS Laptop Hard Drive $116.67 WD3200JS Laptop Hard Drive |
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9P51G Laptop Hard Drive $105.56 9P51G Laptop Hard Drive |
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Seagate 2TB Hard Drive $203.48 Seagate 2TB Hard Drive |
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Iomega Hard Drive 34762 $346.56 Iomega Hard Drive 34762 |
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3Com (3C0VH701996B) Hard Drive $979.5 3Com (3C0VH701996B) Hard Drive |
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Axiom Hard Drive 286776B22AX $230.41 Axiom Hard Drive 286776B22AX |
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500GB Spare Hard Drive for $145.61 500GB Spare Hard Drive for |
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250GB Spare Hard Drive for $123.15 250GB Spare Hard Drive for |
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Maxtor Hard Drive XT4170E $235.57 Maxtor Hard Drive XT4170E |
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IBM Hard Drive DFHSS4F $54.05 IBM Hard Drive DFHSS4F |
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Hard Drive Part 2 $8.99 Hard Drive Part 2 |
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2tb Removable Hard Drive $677.99 2TB REMOVABLE HARD DRIVE |
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Cables To Go Dual IDE Drive Flat Ribbon Cable $13.99 1 x 40-pin IDC Female 14315 2 x 40-pin IDC Female 36" Ultra33 hard drives LS-120s super disk drives Cables To Go Connector spacing: 0-24-36" Copper Data Transfer Cable Dual IDE Drive Flat Ribbon Cable Gray IDC IDE/EIDE RoHS www.cablestogo.com |
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Portable Hard Drive - hard drive pouch $8.99 Case Logic Portable Hard Drive Case - Hard drive pouch - black |
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d2 Quadra Hard Drive - hard drive $259.99 LaCie d2 Quadra Hard Drive - Hard drive - external |
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Hard Drive Duplicator KCLONE-1HD-MBC - hard drive duplicator $244.99 Kanguru Hard Drive Duplicator KCLONE-1HD-MBC - Hard drive duplicator ( IDE / SATA ) |
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Hard drive - 80 GB $338.99 Axiom - Hard drive - 80 GB |