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Need Help With Finding The Correct SATA Cable For G74SX Internal HDD

Enigma
Level 9
A few weeks ago I bought a 2nd internal notebook HDD so that I can place it in my G74SX's 2nd empty drive bay. So I already have the drive caddy and the HDD. But when I tried to install it, I noticed that I would need a SATA cable that would connect the drive to the motherboard, as it doesn't hook in the way I thought that it would. I bought the HDD from NewEgg and no SATA cable was included.Here is a link to the sales page:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136545

So I searched the ASUS E-Store for " sata cable" and a few entries came up but it looks like none of them are compatible with G74SX model. After that I called the E-Store hotline, they confirmed that none of the cables will work in my situation. So it looks like I'll have to buy one from a 3rd party. I've already been to Best Buy, CompUSA, and a few other computer supply stores, none of them have what I need. The SATA cables they sell are for desktops rather than notebooks.

So my question is, can someone please point out a website that sells the cable I need that will be compatible with G74SX. A direct link to the product page would be even more helpful, since I have absolutely no idea which cables will be compatible and which will not, much less which website sells what I need.

Thanks!
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-Prophet-
Level 7
Argg. I just sent the incorrect page. I was looking at the wrong piece. Forgive me on that part.

I've those parts... metal plate, cable and sata board... tomorrow ebay link:)

Great news everyone. For those that are in need of the board, ASUS is now selling them again.

http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4662

I'm not sure when they started selling them but they are in. head over there and grab you one!

Great news everyone. For those that are in need of the board, ASUS is now selling them again.

http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4662

I'm not sure when they started selling them but they are in. head over there and grab you one!

I am currently in the market for a cable and sata connector for a newly purchase SSD for my G74sx. I've checked ebay and the Asus site link in earlier posts.