Broken SATA cable A1470 Time Capsule

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Broken SATA cable A1470 Time Capsule

Hello Everybody,

I was just succeeding in replacing the broken fan when...the HDD went sideways in reinserting it and broke the sata connector on the disk side.

I would like to know:

1) If it is possible -safely enough- to unplug the SATA connector from the mainboard side; some say no, but further expert advice is always welcome;

2) If it is still possible to find and buy a working sata cable for the Time Capsule A1470, don’t mind if it’s second hand.

Thank You Everybody

for your patience and advice

Lorenzo

Posted on Jan 7, 2020 9:55 AM

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Answer 1

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LaPastenague

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Jan 7, 2020 12:26 PM in response to Lorenzo Buresta

You can disconnect the SATA from the board. There is a protective lock which you can only slide off once outside the case.

I will take a few pics shortly to show you.

NOTE.. we warn people all the time that changing fans can result in broken SATA cables.

Getting a replacement is near impossible. Nobody much offers them so what you want is a dead or dying or very cheap second hand gen5 TC from second hand market, eBay etc.

IMHO a 5 year old TC is due retirement so it might be easier to take the opportunity to move on.

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Answer 2

Jan 7, 2020 12:57 PM in response to LaPastenague

Lift the edge of the metal clip very carefully.. either your fingernail or small screwdriver slipped in underneath.

Sorry hard to focus.. but very gently slip a screwdriver under the clip and ease up the end indicated.. then you can slide it right back to the SATA plug.

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Answer 3

Jan 8, 2020 12:54 AM in response to LaPastenague

Thank you very much for your valuable and clear advice. I know my TC is old but it's been working fine until now and I usually like repairing what's still serving my purposes.

I'll update my post if there's something new or useful to somebody else.

Cheers, Lorenzo

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