Connection diagram on the back of tower

[Elttmt]

I have a very old computer. HP Envy. It has a sticker on the outside that says “intel core 17 inside”. I disconnected all the wires from the back of my tower. Now i’m unsure where all the wires go. Is there a diagram that would show me where in the back of my tower where the wires go for my internet, printer, mouse and keyboard?

[Garp_senchau]

@Elttmt, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Here is a general guide on how to reconnect the wires for commonly used peripherals on an HP desktop computer:

Internet Connection:

• Ethernet Cable: This should connect to the Ethernet port, which typically looks like a larger phone jack. It's often located on the motherboard I/O panel on the back of the desktop.

Printer Connection:

• USB Cable: Connect the USB cable from your printer to one of the USB ports located on the back of your computer. Select any available port.

Mouse Connection:

• USB Cable: Similarly, the mouse usually connects via USB. Plug it into a USB port available on the back of the computer. Some older models may use a PS/2 port which is round and colored, typically green for the mouse.

Keyboard Connection:

• USB Cable or PS/2 Port: The keyboard connects via USB or a purple-colored PS/2 port if your computer features PS/2 connectivity.

If your computer features color-coded ports, these color indications will help guide your connections:

• USB Ports are typically black or another standard color depending on generation and speed (e.g., blue for USB 3.0).
• PS/2 Ports are color-coded, with the mouse port often green and the keyboard port purple.
• Ethernet Ports do not usually have specific colors, but they are distinct in shape, resembling a larger phone line jack.

For detailed instructions tailored to your specific model, you may refer to the user manual or visit the HP website

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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