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If you have a drive power cable splitter, you don't have to cut your power supply cable. If you don't have one of these splitters, you can still make these connections by working directly with the power supply cable - not as easy or convenient but possible.
Typical power cable splitter
Here's a rough diagram of what I'm making.
Here's the one I'm using now.
Not pretty but effective.
Not pretty but effective.
Here it is connected to two old hard drives.
Here it is with two drives and a power supply connected.
Notice that I protect the drive circuit boards with a non-conductive cover.
Notice that I protect the drive circuit boards with a non-conductive cover.
Here's a closer look at the connectors and the DPDT toggle switch.
Warning: be aware that the sensitive electronic components of your computer can be easily damaged (destroyed!) by static electricity from your fingers, tools, or by coming in contact with any other material that may be charged with static electricity. Discharge yourself and equipment by touching the metal case of your computer or a grounded appliance or device before handling sensitive circuit components, then use the utmost care.