cutting a PATA cable?

[SXRguyinMA]

can it be done? I've got one that I'm going to use in my rockin case project but I only need it to run a HDD. I've got an external USB DVD drive for it, and I dont want the other end of the cable just hangin out. Can I cut it off at the first connector and use it like that?

[Airbozo]

Yes.
Use a very sharp exacto knife and make sure that all the wire strands are cut and not touching. I trim the cable as close to the connector as I can and it is easy to tell if you have errant wires.

[SXRguyinMA]

awesome thanks!!

[Luke122]

I use scissors for that.. good sharp ones. But yes, I've done it as well.

*Edit* Always a step behind Airbozo..