HP envy dv7 2nd hard drive cable

Hi all,
I recently purchased the HP ENVY dv7-7201sa, and was quite disappointed to find out that the 2nd hard drive caddy space did not come with a SATA cable to connect a secondy hard drive.
I have been unable to locate an appropriate cable, and was wondering if anyone knows where I would be able to purchase one? (I purchased the HP Pavillion version hoping this would fit, but the connction to the motherboard is smaller in the Envy model).
Really hoping someone would be able to help me.
Thank you very much
Alex Rankine

Hi,
This is one place:
   http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=498
Regards.
BH
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