Why isn’t my internal LightScribe CD drive detected through USB?
I'm trying to make and label my own CDs. An external drive worked fine, but I wanted to use LightScribe, so I bought three inexpensive internal CD/DVD drives.…
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How do I connect an internal SATA CD drive to my laptop?
I recently bought three inexpensive internal LightScribe CD/DVD drives because I want to burn and label discs. My external drive worked fine for burning, but I wanted LightScribe…
Can a Bad SATA Cable Make an SSD Report Critically Low Health?
My boot SSD suddenly showed 2% health in Hard Disk Sentinel, but I left it alone because I didn't want to reinstall Windows and all my applications. Later,…
Can a Bad SATA Cable Make an SSD Report Critical Health?
My boot SSD suddenly showed 2% health in HDD Sentinel, but I didn't replace or reformat it because I was putting off reinstalling Windows and my applications. Later,…
Used Samsung 870 EVO Has Extremely Slow Writes—Is the SSD Failing?
I bought a used Samsung 870 EVO and tested it in a USB enclosure before purchasing. CrystalDiskMark showed normal read and write speeds at the time. After installing…
Help with Sata Cable and Case Fans for My PC Build
I'm in the process of building my own computer and I noticed something unusual while watching a YouTube tutorial. My computer case, the Balamrush Nyx GI730, came with…
How to Connect Case Fans with Different Cables During a PC Build?
I'm currently building a computer and noticed something odd while following a YouTube tutorial. My computer case, the Balamrush Nyx GI730, came with three fans. One of those…
What do I do if my new PSU didn't come with a SATA data cable?
I'm upgrading my old prebuilt PC and got a new power supply, but I didn't find a SATA data cable in the box. I have a MSI MAG…
How Worried Should I Be About This Drive Error Code?
I'm feeling a bit anxious after experiencing a silent drive failure in the past that damaged half of my music files without any warning. Recently, my trusted Western…
Can I Fix a Bent SATA Cable Pin on My Laptop?
I accidentally bent one of the SATA power connectors while working on my laptop. Is there a way to fix this without needing to replace the whole cable?…
Is it safe to buy a SATA data cable for my new HDD?
I recently got a new hard drive but realized that all my leftover cables from when I built my PC four years ago are in a different location.…
My New PSU Burnt My SATA Cable—Do I Need to Replace All the Cables?
Hey everyone! I recently upgraded my power supply to a 1000W Rog Strix Platinum for my new graphics card, as the previous PSU couldn't handle the power demands,…
Is it safe to use an old SATA power cable with a new PSU?
I recently built a new PC and upgraded my power supply from an EVGA G3 550W to a Corsair RM750e. The new PSU only has 4-pin SATA connectors,…