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Andy K wrote in message <74ar3q$8tc$1@otis.netspace.net.au>...

> I have installed a second hard drive but cannot connect it because

> a) there is no available power connector. The only spare connector is
> about 1/2 the width of the one that plugs into the drive. Is it possible to
> buy an adapter for this connector so it can be plugged into the hard drive?

Yes, you can buy an adapter. Its more usual to buy a Y adapter
for the larger connector which basically turns a single large connector
into a new pair of larger connectors. Quite cheap and widely available.

> b) the data cable connector will not reach the second
>   hard drive in its bay under the CD Drive. Is it possible
>   to buy a new short  cable to run off the data cable

That is possible but very hard to come by. The usual thing is to replace
the cable with one which is a little longer. Dont get one much longer than
you need, but one a bit longer is fine. Not that easy to find, but they do exist.

You can make them from the components but thats probably
not a triffic idea if you are asking these sorts of questions.

> or should I buy brackets and relocate the second hard drive?

That is certainly another option and easier to find that.

http://www.pccables.com.au/ is a good source of this stuff and reasonably priced.