2007-09-28 09:03:39 · 7 answers · asked by schickfly278 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The power connector for An IDE CD-ROM is a Molex here is a connector pinout guide
http://pinouts.ru/Power/BigPower_pinout.shtml
However for SATA CD/DVD drive its just called a SATA power connector, here is a pinout for the SATA:
http://www.technick.net/public/code/cp_dpage.php?aiocp_dp=pinconhdd_sata
Picture of a SATA CD/DVD Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=27-106-040-03.jpg&Image=27-106-040-04.jpg%2c27-106-040-02.jpg%2c27-106-040-03.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&Depa=0&Description=LITE-ON+Combo+Drive+Black+SATA+Model+SHC-52S7K-05
And lastly here is picture of a MOLEX to SATA converter cable:
http://www.satacables.com/html/molex-to-sata-power-15-pin-ada.html
Hope this helps Dan
2007-09-28 09:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of CD-ROM drive. If it is a normal IDE drive (most are), it uses a Molex connector. Here is a picture of a Molex connector from a power supply:
http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/360sata/Molex-style-power-connector.jpg
2007-09-28 09:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The power connection comes from the powersupply where u put your kettle wire(the black wire which goes right at the top)
It jins from that to your cd rom.
2007-09-28 09:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by athar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
molex and it only fits one way so there is no way to connect it wrong:)
2007-09-28 09:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4-pin molex.
2007-09-28 09:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on if it is an external or internal CD drive
please be more specific
2007-09-28 09:06:34 · answer #6 · answered by hailey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
molex
2007-09-28 09:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by tommy d 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋