Missing plastic connector on motherboard for CPU power, bare pins only
Missing plastic connector on motherboard for CPU power, bare pins only
I bought an ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/AC motherboard from eBay. It lacks the plastic connector for the 8-pin CPU power, leaving the pins exposed. The seller discovered it attached to a power supply cable and is sending it to me. Can I reattach it safely? I searched online but couldn’t find any guidance.
The outer plastic casing mainly serves to stop you from inserting the power supply connector in the wrong direction. It also helps keep the pins safe from accidental shorts if the connector isn’t fully seated. When you receive it, it will simply press against the pins. As long as you’re certain you’ve connected it correctly, it won’t affect your computer’s operation. Pin 1 should be grounded (it has a square shield around it), which is typical for an EPS power connector. You might have connected the CPU power cable backwards. Wait until you’re sure before trying to start the PC.
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Thank you! This helps me feel more confident. I believe the connector is correct, even though it doesn’t match the photo. The bump indicates where two 4-pins connect, and the clip is concealed behind the I/O block. I didn’t power it on because I wanted to keep the cable secure with the plastic connector. I was worried it might loosen or cause a short.
The connector plug should align with the latch tab on the outside of the board. Apply a small amount of glue at the base when securing it back in place, ensuring it is fully dry before connecting anything. This will prevent the connection from coming loose.