Using the same cable for HDD and SSD

Question

I would like to know if is it possible (compatible) to use the same cable of a 3.5" HDD for a 2.5" SSD, or in other words, just swap one for another?

Solution

Yes this is possible. However, going from a 2.5 to a 3.5 if you're using a laptop will not work, because a 3.5" won't fit.

*NOTE Make sure both connections are SATA or IDE. If they are not, then they are not compatible. The picture shows the difference between the two.

^{Source: www.LaptopParts101.com}

Comments

[pneumatics]

Question is very vague. Please update it to reflect what kind of cable.

[Midhun]

My motherboard came with two cables, each designated for either SATA II or SATA III. Are the two cables actually different and would that influence the decision of OP?

[uxout]

To my knowledge a SATA cable is a SATA cable (the pinouts are no different). I guess cheap ones might not be able to handle the throughput of SATA III without interference though.

[Midhun]

@Shinrai Yeah I wasn't sure, just thought I'd check.

[fixer1234]

This shows an IDE drive. Just FYI, 3.5" and 2.5" IDE's use different size connectors.