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Problem fixing back cables on tha motherboard WS10105 after servicin my CPU

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Quick, practical checklist for when case wires are labeled but the motherboard silk‑screening is missing — complements the helpful pointers from , and . The steps below focus on safe visual identification and short functional tests that remove guesswork while protecting the board and components.

  • Locate the front‑panel header visually: it commonly sits toward the lower‑right edge of the board. Inspect the top and the underside for tiny silkscreen text; a magnifier or good light often reveals faded markings.
  • Distinguish switches from LEDs by pin grouping: switches are usually simple isolated 2‑pin pairs, while LEDs are 2‑pin (polarity matters) or sometimes arranged in a small multi‑pin block. Treat one pair at a time so nothing is accidentally shorted.
  • Confirm the power switch: with the PSU connected and switched on, briefly short the two pins suspected to be the power switch (use an insulated screwdriver for a very short touch). If the board powers, that pair is the power switch. This is a testing method only; reconnect the case connector for regular use.
  • Verify LEDs and HDD activity: LED polarity prevents lighting but does not usually cause damage — if an LED does not light, reverse its connector. Confirm HDD LED by generating disk activity (copy a large file) after connecting.
  • Match USB/audio headers by shape and keying; do not force connectors. After each successful test, mark the pins with a small piece of tape or a permanent marker for future reference.

Final notes and cautions: observe ESD precautions, do not force connectors, and avoid long bridges across headers. If uncertainty remains, providing the exact motherboard model or a clear photo of the header area (model number visible) lets volunteers like identify the precise pinout quickly.

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Member Avatar for silvercats

Did you take a look into the motherboard's user manual? what is the problem ? exact problem

Member Avatar for eli_mjomba

Tha main problem is to locate where every cable goes to, cables have this labels LED+ LED-,HDD.But on tha motherboard where the cables are to fit into have no labels

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I suggest you to watch some videos on youtube abt how to assemble a PC fully. Refer to your motherboard's manual for further details.

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cables have this labels LED+ LED-,HDD.But on tha motherboard where the cables are to fit into have no labels

sounds like the wires for the front panel, power button/hdd led lite and green power lite . you will need to look for a manual for the model of motherboard you have .

Lets find out what you have inside.motherboard model # ect ect .

Use Speccy to provide details of your computer's configuration.

Download, free speccy , http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download   , install, and run.
After Speccy has finished gathering information, click File > Publish Snapshot.
Click Yes. A web address will be displayed.
Click Copy to Clipboard and paste it in your next post.
Include your computer's manufacturer and model number, if available.
Member Avatar for eli_mjomba

,thnx alot.
, thnx man it workd out wel

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@caperjack, thnx man it workd out wel

your welcome ,if you have problems finding the right connections on the board ,just post the speecy report here

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Download the mothrboard manual and look at the motherboard layout it indicates where everthing is connected

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Download the mothrboard manual and look at the motherboard layout it indicates where everthing is connected

thanks for you post ,
thats what im trying to help the poster do, that why i asked for the speecy log to see what motherboard was in the computer ,so i could help them find the manual

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Thank you n , I have been able locate where every cable goes into followin your instructions without any more problemz, thnks.

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great job .happy computing

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