Power button connector board loaction

[Jakobmqcosxhaci]

I’ve spent hours looking where to plug in my power button please help it’s the hp comaq 6000 pro

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Jakobmqcosxhaci 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand your frustration! Finding the exact location to plug in the power button cable on your HP Compaq 6000 Pro can be a bit tricky if you're not familiar with the layout. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you locate the power button connector (often referred to as the power button header) on your motherboard.

Power Button Connector Location on the HP Compaq 6000 Pro

The HP Compaq 6000 Pro is a business-class desktop, and like many desktops, the power button is usually connected to a specific header on the motherboard. Typically, it's part of the front panel connectors group.

Here’s how to locate it:

1. Locate the Front Panel Connector Header

• The power button connector is part of the front panel header, which is usually a 2x5 pin block (10 pins in total). It’s typically located near the bottom-right of the motherboard (if you're facing the motherboard with the CPU socket at the top-left).
• The header is used to connect the power button, reset button, HDD LED, and possibly other front panel features like the speaker and USB ports.

2. Identify the Power Button Pin

• The pins for the front panel header will typically be labeled with small text labels printed next to them on the motherboard, often near the header itself. Look for labels like:
  • PWRBTN or PWR_SW (for Power Button)
  • PWRLED (for Power LED)
  • HDDLED (for Hard Drive LED)
  • Reset (for the Reset button)

3. How the Power Button Plugs In

• The power button cable usually has a small 2-pin connector that should plug into the PWRBTN or PWR_SW pins on the front panel header.
• The pins on the header are usually arranged in two rows (5 pins on the top, 5 pins on the bottom). The power button typically goes into the first or second pin pair on the top row (but double-check the pinout for your specific motherboard model).

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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