On Nov 29, 2010, at 7:51 AM, Gottick International wrote: >>> Back again. Trying get a new 500 GIG Caviar WD5000AA to work on a G5 >>> 20-inch 1.8 Ghz machine. The Machine starts fine on a install CD but >>> neither the installer or Disc Utility can even find the new drive. >>> The drive has been tested on another Mac and had been formated ok. The >>> cables look ok. What can I do now to locate the problem? >>> >>> Anders >> >> >> Are you sure the power cable is connected correctly. It's easy to miss the >> slot on them, I found that on my G5 PM recently. > > Which of the two cables to the drive is the power cable?
For SATA, it's the wider of the two. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
