As there is a problem with TM600's spinning down a internal HDD i decided to fit a switch onto the molex power lead. I got one off ebay for ?5 with all wires attached etc and basically its just a matter of making a hole in the TM600 case and connecting it up. However after fitting the switch, the HDD is still spinning with the switch even in the "off" position ! I can only assume that the metal cradle that the HDD is fastened into is earthed and therefore the switch ( which is breaking the neutral ) is actually making no difference to the HDD electrical connection.
After looking at the 4 wires which are on the molex plug there is a red ( 5v ) cable, and a yellow ( 12v ) cable and then there is 2 black ( neutral ) cables. If i was to alter the electrical connection to the switch that i switched a "live" cable, which would be the best to isolate ? Red or Yellow ? Does it make any difference which one i switch, or will switching the incorrect one do damage to the 500Gb HDD i have fitted ? Can anyone who has done this little job tell me which one they used ? Cheers
After looking at the 4 wires which are on the molex plug there is a red ( 5v ) cable, and a yellow ( 12v ) cable and then there is 2 black ( neutral ) cables. If i was to alter the electrical connection to the switch that i switched a "live" cable, which would be the best to isolate ? Red or Yellow ? Does it make any difference which one i switch, or will switching the incorrect one do damage to the 500Gb HDD i have fitted ? Can anyone who has done this little job tell me which one they used ? Cheers
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