How to fix a broken SATA port on a DVD drive or Hard Drive

Hello All...
Most of my posts are how to fix things... does that show you how things ALWAYS go for me?
It should.... everything breaks... I have to fix it.

The SATA port on the back of my DVD drive was broken off in the SATA connector wire. WTF NOW!?
Well.. here I am going to tell you how to fix it.
first, remove the SATA from any connections to the computer or drive.
Next, using a pair of tweezers, pull the L bracket from the SATA wire. This can be tricky.


After you have the Small 'L' plastic connector removed from the
SATA cable, go get some SKIN Glue... I use LIQUID BANDAID.
Its the greatest thing ever and I use it for everything like cuts, and
repair. using the tweezers, coat the base of the 'L' connector.
Set it into the place it used to be, and let it sit in place for a COUPLE HOURS - otherwise when you attempt to plug a sata cable back in - it will just get glued into place there.

now, with the liquid bandaid dropper, drop 2 ..........
ONLY 2.. drops on either end of the connector soaking it a little bit.
make sure the contacts are still flush with the 'L' connector.
use an edge of a piece of paper to clear away excess liquid bandaid.
Once you feel like you have it set into place good and cleared
the small extra excess LQ. Bandaid, WALK AWAY.

Let it sit for at least 90 mins before you try to plug in a SATA
connector. bandaid stuff takes a long time to dry, but works
great. this takes a little bit of patience, but worth it in the end.

-B