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When connecting a ribbon cable to a connector, how do you know which direction to plug it in?

The red line in the cable goes to the highest pin number
The colored line in the cable goes to pin #1
It does not matter
The blue or red line in the cable goes away from the power connector
None of the above

Correct Answer: The colored line in the cable goes to pin #1

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