They now make some SATA cables with a type of 'posi-lock' system that makes then snap into place using a clip, similar to how ethernet & phone cables work. I can't tell you how compatible those clips are with every SATA device, but I've never come across one that didn't allow for a positive connection. If it's any help, I got the ones I use from Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119231 Peace, Gman http://www.thevenusproject.com/index.php "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask" ----- Original Message ----- From: <recklessmaverick@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2009 10:08 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- SATA connectors > On the old fashioned PATA drives the data and power connectors were > relatively hard to connect and disconnect. This meant they would not > fall off easily when tinkering in the case. > > On the other hand SATA connectors go on very very easy and fall off or > come loose even easier. Anybody know a way to make them a bit more > secure for us tinkerers? > > Don --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To subscribe, unsubscribe or modify your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk OR To subscribe to the mailing list, send an email to pctechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject. To unsubscribe send email to pctechtalk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject. To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To join our separate PCTableTalk off-topic group, send a blank email to: pctabletalk+subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------