Alright i just bought a new dvd burner that uses ide. I want to use an eide cable on it but ive notice some have a closed pin hole, like this:
http://www.karbosguide.com/images/u1878.jpg
How will that eide cable work when there is a pin in the place where the closed pin hole is
2007-07-26 15:43:33 · 3 answers · asked by Xboxman33 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I would personally wait to see if the burner comes with a cable. But if it doesnt i would stick with what the burner suggests, ide.
2007-07-27 05:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by Xboxman32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No difference, all PATA (that is considered proper name for it now, same as ATA, IDE, EIDE) cables have that closed pin. That cable will work just fine with your burner.
2007-07-26 16:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi. The hole (or lack thereof) is there to prevent just what you are attempting. I would not modify the cable. Just get a proper one.
2007-07-26 15:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋