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Multilane Cross-Over Cable |
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| When using our Multi-Lane to SATA adapter on both ends of the cable, a cross-over cable is needed. Most of the ones sold are straight-through cables. This modification will change it into a cross-over cable and is very easy to do. You can also easily change it back again. This only needs to be done to one end of the cable. | |
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Disassemble the cable housing by removing the two screws. There is a thinner
cover plate, main housing, and two thumb screws.
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The cable is made to index into the thinner housing cover plate. To create a cross-over cable, the cable can be flipped over in the housing. |
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Trim the opposite corners to create a relief. This is easiest done with
side-cutting wire cutters pliers. You can also carve the plastic with a
hobby knife since the plastic is very soft. . |
Cable with plastic insert trimmed.
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Now the cable will fit on both sides to work as either a straight-through
cable or cross-over cable. Re-assemble the cable making sure that the insert
fits into the housing without binding. Make sure the housing fits together
before tightening the screws.
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