Problems with cable eSATAp on T420

I'm looking for help to find the right cable for use with my port hybrid eSATA USB Lenovo Thinkpad T420. I've tried the cables from 3 different sources, and none of them plug into the port of all the way.

I don't know if my port is damaged, or if I'm just using the wrong cable, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Here are the most recent cable I got:

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Here are some photos illustrating the situation:

eSATA pins on the port:

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USB pins on the port, with the back of the visible port. No obvious barrier I see...

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the eSATA cable pins:

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Pins of the USB cable:

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As you can see from the photos, all the pins of the connector seem to match the port, except for the P12 and P13 12V power pins. These pins are present on the cable, but not on the port. However, I understand that these pins are optional...

Anyone had a similar experience? I use the right cable?

Thank you!

Moderator comment: images > 50 KB converted for programming. Community rules.

I saw your post in the forum 'other' thinkpad first and unrecorded. Here's what I said:

I don't have a thinkpad with eSATA right now. My T520 has integrated graphics, (eSATA only on discrete), but I have a mother T510 here with discrete graphics card that has the same port. My eSATA cable plug AND there is a gap similar to that of your photo. I didn't measure the gap, but it is between 3 and 4mm. What does not work? Do you know that your eSATA drive requires a separate power supply? Powered eSATA ports are not generally available, and certainly, the port is not powered on yout T420. When I use a 2.5 drive "connected to eSATA, I use another cable that connects the cable power (+ than the 5V & ground) to a USB port. (USB on one end and SATA power supply on the other) I had my cable, but I'm sure you can find one on eBAY. When I use a drive 3.5 "I use a power supply from an old desk.

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