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Step 6: Attach the power cable

Power connectors are keyed to insert only one way. Don't be afraid to use a little force when installing or removing them.
Now attach one of the power leads with the large white connectors to your drive. The four-pin connectors are keyed to allow insertion only in the correct orientation. In the unlikely event you have no unused power connectors in your system, you can pick up an inexpensive Y splitter cable at a local computer store.

Tip
Don't be afraid to use force when installing and removing power connectors--they fit quite tightly.

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