Your information might be at risk if you connect SATA to MOLEX. Consider backing up your data before proceeding.
Your information might be at risk if you connect SATA to MOLEX. Consider backing up your data before proceeding.
The connection isn't very solid. It's tougher to maintain a stable link compared to SATA. If you think it's stronger than SATA but can't use it well, maybe users just give up and leave it behind... Does the extra robustness count if it causes too much hassle?
The pins are not secure, and one connector requires a lot of force to handle, even when aligned. Different connectors exist, and not everyone has the same tolerance or skill. The alignment part can also be challenging. Overall, it’s more difficult than it seems. A redesign is necessary.
This is how I got it hooked up now for the past day or so. The connection on the molex side was tricky cuz of loose pins but I made sure it went fully in and it hasn't seem to have caused any issues (yet anyway) It's outside the case cuz just in case it does get set on fire. I know it's all janky but yea, this is a solution for now.
It's the kind of SATA connector that's causing trouble. The molded plugs are the problem. These are constructed from plastic material that warps when exposed to heat, and the internal pins can move around, leading to short circuits. Typically, they consist of a plastic casing with small indentations, where metal contacts are placed. Wires are welded directly onto these contacts, increasing resistance. After manufacturing, the assembly is encased in plastic, which helps maintain stability. If heat causes the plastic to soften, the contacts may shift and touch each other, creating shorts.
For better performance, consider using cables with crimped connectors or those where wires are pressed into the plug itself. Crimped plugs use metal to wrap around the wire, forming a secure connection. The contacts are then placed inside a tougher plastic housing, which resists temperature changes and reduces flexing. Plastic separations between contacts lower the chance of shorts.
Examples include Molex AYECEHI connectors and Monoprice 15-pin female plugs. These use harder plastics and reinforced contacts that withstand higher temperatures, minimizing movement and resistance. Press-fit connectors also work well, with plastic walls between contacts to further prevent short circuits.