Two thin black wires taped under Pavilion 550 159nb PSU, where shoukd they be connected ?

[PeterC5]

Hi, I want to replace the power supply unit. I loostened the exisitng power supply to check what type it is. But accidentaly pulled out two fine back wires that were taped the the PSU’s underside. Ref photo. But I cant see where they go back ! : Help please. 

Can I use any ATX power supply as a replacement ? was thinking of a 500 W unit, so i can upgrade the graphics card.

[REO51ST]

Welcome to the HP Support Community @PeterC5

They look like antenna wires for a WiFi card???

Do you have a WiFi card installed???

REO

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi,

The two black wires go to the WLAN card (Wireless card) on the motherboard, They are antennas and should click into place

module WIFI

Yes, you can replace the PSU with the higher Watt one.

Hope it helps,

David

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[REO51ST]

@PeterC5

Yup its your antenna wires.

HP Pavilion 550-100 Desktop PC series - 2. Service Procedure Videos

http://h20574.www2.hp.com/results.htm?SID=8499648&MEID=31266538-A375-4844-A571-4F7644043756

Click on Wireless Lan Board:

REO

[PeterC5]

Thanks to all, the wires clicked back. it works  😀

[REO51ST]

Nice work @PeterC5

Let us know if you need anything else???

REO