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Replacing the HDD on my 27" and I guess I ordered the wrong one somehow. I tried to be diligent selecting the HDD but not enough it would seem. The issue is the thermal sensor cable. The cable on my mac does not fit the new HDD. The cable has 6 connector slots but the new HDD only has 2 pins. So now I have a Toshiba Model IF107-087-1 and it looks like I need a IF107-083-1. I can’t find any clear pictures to show the thermal sensor pins on the 083 HDD to know if it is even the correct one. So, I’m wondering if I need to just order the IF107-083-1 HDD and hope it works. Or, can I replace the cable I currently have with one that would work with the 087 model. I have looked around for a replacement cable but can’t find anything. Lastly, I have read that many people recommend just using a software solution for fan control but I prefer having the proper hardware. Thanks much,
- John
Both of the Toshiba drives have the same connectors so I don’t see swapping out will change anything. There are replacement thermal cables for the different drives but before we go there lets first understand what you have. That way we don’t waste your time on a hit or miss mission. Update Basically, you should replace the drive with the same manufacture’s drive as each company does their own thing with the diagnostic pinouts so one companies choice is not the same for a different company. That is why Apple has different cables for the different drives they used. I’ll need to check my notes at work to see what is the compatible cable assembly for your Toshiba drive.
