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SSD in optical drive doesn't show

I replaced my Superdrive with a HDcaddy and an OCZ Vector 256GB. But the Macbook couldn't find it in Disk Utility.

Then I tried to put the Superdrive back, it started spinning but then stopped. (didn't load any CD/DVD and couldn't eject either)

After I exchanged the SSD with the normal HDD.

But couldn't boot because it had no Mac OSX installed

Both the Superdrive and SSD work in the external hub.

But i can't get the SSD (or HDD) to work in the Superdrive

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You may have damaged the connector - examine it carefully with a magnifying glass. You might be able to straighten a bent pin - or - verify this is the cause of your problem. Not every project is DIY - soldering on logic boards takes special tools, solder and lots & lots of practice.

Should you spot logic board damage you might want to go to a professional for help/repair.

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I didn't see anything odd about the connector

one pin was a tiny bit shorter, but it looks the same on the external hub for the superdrive.

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I'm not ware of any fuze or other protection to that circuit (if the optibay somehow overloaded it).... maybe someone else can offer a solution. Since the drives work in an external they seem to be ok which leaves, connectors, cables and drive speeds (the external case might automagically adjust them better than the caddy).

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