I have a 250gb Western Digital drive that based on the part number I think I pulled from an iMac G5 long ago. I'm considering using a SATA -> USB adapter like the following to see what's on the drive:
However, my drive has, in addition to the SATA power port, your typical 4pin power molex port. This is not typical of SATA drives. If I use the above adapter, will I also need to separately provide power to this port?

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However, my drive has, in addition to the SATA power port, your typical 4pin power molex port. This is not typical of SATA drives. If I use the above adapter, will I also need to separately provide power to this port?
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