Cable USB 3.2 connection inserted incorrectly

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Cable USB 3.2 connection inserted incorrectly

Wolfcrushp
Junior Member

01-05-2017, 11:43 AM

Hello! I initially connected the front panel USB 3.0 cable into the 3.2 port on my machine. To manage it, I took it out and removed the plastic cover, making it unclear about the placement. After reinserting it, I plugged in a different USB device into the 3.0 slot. The computer starts up normally, but I’m unsure if using the wrong orientation could cause issues. Could this affect any important components?

Wolfcrushp

01-05-2017, 11:43 AM #1

Eusebio06
Senior Member

595

01-06-2017, 06:47 AM

You can easily find detailed images of your motherboard online. This helps you see how the connector was positioned when it left the factory. You're likely to be correct about 50% of the time!

Eusebio06

01-06-2017, 06:47 AM #2

You can easily find detailed images of your motherboard online. This helps you see how the connector was positioned when it left the factory. You're likely to be correct about 50% of the time!

memee56200
Member

212

01-06-2017, 12:08 PM

The orientation of the cable wasn’t visible due to the plastic casing covering one end. The pins were inserted correctly. Plugging them in incorrectly could cause damage or malfunction.

memee56200

01-06-2017, 12:08 PM #3

The orientation of the cable wasn’t visible due to the plastic casing covering one end. The pins were inserted correctly. Plugging them in incorrectly could cause damage or malfunction.