Date: 03/09/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: google

How the heck am I supposed to remove the IDE cable from the hard drive? It doesn't seem to want to come out.

This is what I managed to find when I googled around:

"You will see both a wide IDE ribbon cable and a small 4-pin power plug. Do not force them out. The ribbon cable is usually quite easy to remove"

@ http://www.pcmech.com/show/harddrive/43/

Hahaha.....Ummm....try reversing it -_-'.

I'm not being stupid. I'm a complete amaetur when it comes to pulling apart computers. I had to google around to find the safest way to dislodge expansion and graphics cards.

Do I patiently get my fingers sore trying to nudge the firmly attached cable out or do I recklessly pull at the IDE cable hoping that will do it?

Sorry for acting like a total smart@$$ but I don't even know if I am doing it the right way.

Cheers,

-- Tom

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/computergeeks/626994.html