MBP doesn't see newly installed SSD (installed into optical drive bay)

Hi all,
Re-posting, from an earlier post, with a more specific topic.  I recently installed an OWC 2.5" SSD, via the OWC Data Doubler, replacing my old, non-working, optical drive.  I installed it step-by-step, from their installation video.  BTW - I also installed a RAM upgrade, and, that installation (although admittedly easier than the SSD install) is working fine.  However, my MBP is not "seeing" any new drive.  Does anyone know if there is a step that I am missing?  Or have an idea what I may have done wrong?
I re-opened the machine and double checked that all 3 "connections":
From SSD to Data Doubler Frame;
From Data Double Frame to SATA tab; and
SATA connector to the motherboard;
WERE ALL SEATED PROPERLY.  Yet, the MBP still does NOT see the newly installed drive.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
MJ

Hi,
Have you tried booting up while holding down the Option key and the selecting the SSD? Or putting the SSD in the other bay?

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