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cactikid
08-12-20, 00:24
Wanted to fit a 1tb ssd drive to the quad and wondering whats needed,box is open and see holes for mounting on a frame when its removed.No cables in box so not sure if it 2 cables and where they plug in to:confused::confused:Cheers.No screws either.
cactikid
08-12-20, 19:25
It seems cables are not universal so i am told.
birdman
08-12-20, 20:15
It seems cables are not universal so i am told.Really? Every one I've seen is a SATA cable and a SAT power connector.
Even that Samsung SHD one that came out of a (dead) laptop that was documented as having a Samsung-specific connector actually had a standard one.
Willo3092
08-12-20, 20:33
The SSD end should be universal but you need to check the power socket on the motherboard. I think they can be different.
These are the connectors on a Zgemma H7S:

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ronand
08-12-20, 20:33
The drive end of the cable will be standard but the motherboard end may not be. In particular the power cable may be custom - it is in the H7S

Edit: willo beat me to it
cactikid
08-12-20, 21:48
Had a chat with local sat shop and he remembered not universal cables as they sold Vu receivers which had a different socket+ sending a photo to pc lad as he might have something when i collect repaired laptop.
cactikid
08-12-20, 22:46
Have a faulty Walker Saorview box and opened it up same data cable but the power cable is soldered to board lol.Looks the same sockets on the Gigablue.
Willo3092
08-12-20, 23:29
It's not this one is it?

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Joe_90
08-12-20, 23:31
What's the story with your Quad? Do you have a photo of the terminations on the motherboard? The data side of SATA should be standard. I'm sure I've got several cables here in my junk pile. The power side may be different, but it's just a 5V and 12V plus 0V on the board. I can have a look at my Quad Plus if you get nowhere. PM me if you're stuck.
abu baniaz
08-12-20, 23:46
I can have a look at my Quad Plus if you get nowhere.
Will be quicker and better!

:sofahide:
cactikid
09-12-20, 00:19
The board looks like zgemma h7 sockets as Willo posted,i thought i could use the cables off the walker box but it is soldered in place directly -no socket

Motherboard of Quad.
birdman
09-12-20, 00:23
These are the connectors on a Zgemma H7S:That power connector looks quite small.
cactikid
09-12-20, 00:37
I did have a hdd in the h7 but did not work and cables might still be inside.:confused:
Joe_90
09-12-20, 01:22
Looks like a fan header - presumably provides 5V and 12V?
cactikid
09-12-20, 16:32
Quad is marked Sata and Hdd power which makes it simpler.
I might just put cover back on box and fit ssd to my zgemma h7S which is in main room and less important than the quad and plug externally powered hdd into rear of Quad.
Joe_90
09-12-20, 22:38
It's a proprietary cable for GB Quad/Plus/Ultra. I've never opened my Quad Plus since I got it six years ago!

Here's a linky :
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/GigaBlue-Drive-Cable-2-5-HDD-Connection/dp/B07CGMDKXP