motherboard connectors

[goldenrog]

I volunteered to replace the dead HDD in my neighbor's computer. During the process I seem to have disconnected the power switch connector and I can't find where it goes. It is a twisted pair with a 2 postion harness connector. HELP!!!

[DavidSMP]

Hi @goldenrog,

Good Day. A warm welcome to the HP community. I reviewed the case relating to information about the power connector of the computer which got lost in a maze while replacing the hard drive. I will be delighted to assist you here.

Superb description, brilliant troubleshooting and terrific observations made before posting. Kudos to you for that. 🙂

To assist you with accurate information I would require more information regarding this.

• Did you check the service and upgrade manual of the computer to replace the hard drive?
• Did you check the motherboard specifications and the product speculations?
• What power switch or connector are you exactly speaking about? Is it the power connector (are you speaking about white plastic power connector) that connects to the hard drive?

• For now, I will be sending you the complete service and upgrade manual http://hp.care/2eTm807 on how to replace and upgrade components for this computer. It helps you to replace the hard drive with step by step instructions and illustrations.
• Please check pages 2 to 14 for assistance on how to remove the hard drive and replace it correctly.
• It gives information on how to replace DVD drive, memory modules, hard drive, and other cards like the graphics card and other components.
• Also, read the manual completely for replacing other parts and to find the power connector that you are speaking about.
• It is very useful and should resolve the issue for you as it has clear instructions and illustrations.
• Link for motherboard specifications: http://hp.care/2eTm94b
• Link for product specs: http://hp.care/2eTjvvm

Please perform all these steps patiently as it is critical to resolving the issue. The trick is to remain patient, Going by your technical expertise and competence I am sure you will be able to perform these steps without breaking a sweat. 🙂

Hope this helps. Let me know how this goes. I genuinely hope the issue gets resolved without hassles and the unit works great. 🙂 Please reach out for any issues and I'll be there to assist you. 🙂

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help.

If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles. 🙂

Take care now and have a splendid week ahead. 🙂

[goldenrog]

Boy, do I feel like a dope! The twisted pair actually were the CD eject button! Thanks for the response.

[DavidSMP · Accepted solution]

Hi @goldenrog,

I read the super quick response. Thanks for replying. You've shown excellent commitment, brilliant temperament and superb troubleshooting expertise to try and get the issue resolved.You've done great here. Kudos to you for a job well done. 🙂 

It has been an absolute privilege to share this platform with you. 🙂 Trust me, I've done all I can to assist you, by keeping your best interest in mind. A lot of research went into pulling up the service manual and giving you the required information based on your first post. I gave you the information absed on your first post.

I honestly hope t the computer works great and stays healthy for a long time to come. 🙂

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help.

If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles. 🙂

You take care, stay healthy, keep smiling big and do have a blessed year ahead. 🙂