IDE Bookmarks! New life for old cables!

Step 4 Flatten out the Kinks

Often, IDE cables are a bunched up mess, due to storage or cramming them into dusty drive bays. To flatten your bookmarks out, squeeze them between the edge of a desk/table and the heel of your hand, then slowly pull them downward, applying firm pressure with the heel of your hand. After each pull, flip the cable over and pull it through again. After each stroke, the cable will be super curly, but after several (5-10) strokes, it'll be curly and kink-free. Finish by pulling the cable between your index and middle fingers to get rid of the curl.