OT: IDE 80 connector cables

[Rick Stevens]

On 04/18/2013 03:42 AM, Gary Stainburn issued this missive:
> On Thursday 18 April 2013 11:18:52 Frank Murphy wrote:
>> I have some IDE Cables are too long for purpose,
>> trying to stuff them into small spaces.
>>
>> Is it ok, to cut the cable after 1st (grey connector)
>> if only going to one device.
>> (it's an old ide based box.)
>
> Yes, I have done this a number of times without issues

It is perfectly OK to do it. Use SHARP scissors that are long enough to
cut the cable in one go and make sure there are no stray wires touching
each other. Other than that, have at it.

(if I had a nickle for every time I had to make IDE or old SCSI
cables...)
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