Front Panel Header Adapter - Old cable, new socket

nickeverett · 9 May 2012 at 23:11

Building a computer for a friend, using their existing case, but mostly new internal components.

Run into a slight problem. The case has the old style front panel header cable i.e. one plug with power switch, reset, led and speaker cables running from it.
But the mobo has the new style socket i.e. individual pins for power, reset, led, speaker, etc.

I have managed to connect it in such a way that the power button works, but none of the rest do.

Anyone know of any adapters that solve this issue?

nickeverett · 9 May 2012 at 23:43

Not sure of the case model number. It was a Packard Bell iStart 2007, but the old mobo, cpu, psu etc have been stripped out for the upgrade.

The front panel cable looks like a front panel usb motherboard cable - black rectangular with 7 holes.

nickeverett · 9 May 2012 at 23:50

cobbly123 said:
the very old pb's dis have a one off front panel plug. i did my father in laws had to cut the plug off and use some wires i had from an old case.

Hmmm... I do have an old thermaltake monstrosity of a case around somewhere. I knew I was keeping it for a reason!

nickeverett · 10 May 2012 at 09:52

Just found NZXT Front Panel connections cable set 30cm sleeved - Black

Quite expensive for what they are. Anyone seen any other brands that do a similar product?

nickeverett · 10 May 2012 at 21:58

Managed to remove the individual cables from the connector and put connectors from an old thermaltake case on them instead. Works perfectly now. Thanks for all the suggestions.