Enthusiast fries 14TB HDD due to SATA power slipup — bemoans lack of SATA power safety and modular PSU cable standardization

A Redditor shared the unfortunate incident of frying a 14TB HDD due to a SATA power cable mix-up, emphasizing the lack of standardized PSU cables and safety measures. Plugging a non-bundled modular SATA power cable into a Seasonic Focus PSU led to the drive becoming unresponsive, resulting in significant data loss. The issue stems from the mixing of modular cables between PSUs, even from the same brand, which can cause irreparable damage to drive electronics. Recommendations include avoiding cable mixing and implementing a robust backup plan to prevent data loss in such scenarios.