URGENT! Pc might be dead.

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:14

OK, that's a great shot unfortunatley i'm having to google info.

That looks like the front panel but it's not got the orthodox labeling - could you take a shot of the lead that was stuck in it?

Eric's collar · 2 May 2011 at 01:16

I have no idea what the cable is unfortunately. I'll have a look now.

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:20

I could take an educated guess as it's part of the first block of 9 pins on the far right - but i don't want you jabbing randomly at pins...

I'm still googling...

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:22

OK, just doing some paintshop on your image...

Eric's collar · 2 May 2011 at 01:23

I have pictures of the leads now, want me to upload them?

Eric's collar · 2 May 2011 at 01:25

They all have this connector.

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:26

Yes please

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:31

I'm still searching for a definitive answer but i think it's the following pins marked in red (image yet to come) as this would follow the norm. But it's an OEM board and i always allow for sod's law - so i'm still checking.

However - you could just hook up the case header and see if it powers up from the case button.

Try the case header first - while i try and get definitive detail on your board.

Eric's collar · 2 May 2011 at 01:33

That would be a lot easier would it not? What's the point of this if I could have done that in the first place?

coupe69 · 2 May 2011 at 01:38

Why don't you just trace the cable back to the power button, or even just see what colour the power button cable is. This way you'll know which pins to short.

It's obviously in a front panel block which will only fit on the board one way.

Eric's collar · 2 May 2011 at 01:38

This may help, poor quality though.

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:39

When faced with a 9 pin panel 1 header (in that configuration) the pins i marked usually are for the power header. I still can't find any info regarding your board... :/

Eric's collar · 2 May 2011 at 01:39

Tbh I don't know where the cables go anymore, I hoped that photo would remind me.

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:40

coupe69 said:
Why don't you just trace the cable back to the power button, or even just see what colour the power button cable is. This way you'll know which pins to short.

It's obviously in a front panel block which will only fit on the board one way.

Well done Coupe.

/smacks head on desk...

coupe69 · 2 May 2011 at 01:42

This block in this image here can only go one way on the pins that say "panel 1"

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:42

Eric's collar said:
That would be a lot easier would it not? What's the point of this if I could have done that in the first place?

It's easier but if it doesn't work you haven't ruled out the case - but it's definitely worth trying.

coupe69 · 2 May 2011 at 01:43

Just tracing back the wires to the power/reset switch will enable you to find which one is the front panel block.

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:45

What do you reckon Coupe?

Would you have marked the pins i did? (They seem the logical choice?..)

Plec said:

Plec · 2 May 2011 at 01:49

coupe69 said:
Just tracing back the wires to the power/reset switch will enable you to find which one is the front panel block.

Any luck with the above Eric?

coupe69 · 2 May 2011 at 01:50

Plec said:
What do you reckon Coupe?

Would you have marked the pins i did? (They seem the logical choice?..)

Could be, but tbh I'd have just gone gung ho with the screwdriver and tried the lot

It's only a bunch of LEDs along with the power and reset switch afterall, what's the worst that can happen?

Sounds to me like the mainboards fried anyway