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Flat black SATA data cable with connectors at both ends, 285 mm long

DELL

DELL ODD SATA Data Cable 285MM YG7FH OptiPlex 3040 3046 5040 7040

SKU CH-51D8-2YPC2

Connects an optical drive to the motherboard in OptiPlex 3040, 3046, 5040 and 7040 desktops using a 285 mm SATA data cable

  • Genuine Dell OEM part ensures exact fit
  • 285 mm length suits OptiPlex 3040 3046 5040 7040 chassis
  • SATA data cable connects optical drive to motherboard
  • YG7FH part number matches Dell service documentation
  • New condition guarantees reliable first-time installation

Genuine Dell ODD SATA Data Cable

This genuine Dell OEM cable connects an optical disc drive to the motherboard in compatible OptiPlex desktops. It is built to Dell specifications for reliable data transfer. The part number is YG7FH and the cable length is 285mm excluding connectors. It suits technicians and owners maintaining these specific systems.

Replaces a damaged or missing ODD SATA cable

If the original cable has failed, been lost during a repair, or prevents the optical drive from being recognised, this part restores the connection. The upgrade is worth it when the existing cable shows physical damage, intermittent detection errors, or when reinstalling an optical drive in a chassis that had it removed. No other SATA cables in the system are affected.

Simple plug-in installation for OptiPlex 3040 3046

The cable plugs directly into the motherboard SATA port and the optical drive connector without tools. Routing follows the original chassis path to avoid pinching. What usually goes wrong is forcing the connector upside down, bending the fragile pins, or using a cable of incorrect length that strains the ports or blocks airflow. Verify the 285mm length matches the original routing before fitting.

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

What is the cable length of the 285MM ODD SATA Data Cable for the OptiPlex 3040?

The cable measures 285 millimetres in length, excluding the connectors, designed to fit the specific internal routing of the OptiPlex 3040, 3046, 5040 and 7040 chassis.

How is the YG7FH SATA data cable installed in an OptiPlex 5040, and what step is commonly missed?

Connect one end to the motherboard SATA port and the other to the optical drive; the step often missed is securing the cable in the chassis clips to prevent it from fouling the CPU cooler or expansion cards.

When should the YG7FH SATA data cable be replaced in an OptiPlex 7040?

Replace the cable if the optical drive disappears from BIOS intermittently, if the connectors show bent pins or cracked insulation, or when upgrading to a new optical drive after prolonged use.

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