No, there were no reports of issues with a faulty reset switch connector.
No, there were no reports of issues with a faulty reset switch connector.
Before I share my experience, keep in mind I’m only assembling my first PC in early March, so forgive any misunderstanding. My next update might be incorrect, and I welcome feedback; just stay respectful. Since setting up the machine, I’ve faced a problem where the computer would restart without any BSOD and without losing power completely. No clear reason seemed to explain it, even after trying troubleshooting steps. It was also complicated by USB connection issues that AMD users have reported with 5000 series CPUs and related motherboards (X570, B550). After a month of frustration, I suspect the problem lies in a defective reset switch connector. Until now, I haven’t used the reset button, but on impulse I pressed it, and the result matched what I’d seen before. Supporting this idea was checking the Event Viewer for error codes, which also showed similar behavior when I reset the switch. So I think the motherboard might be sending a reset signal incorrectly. My main question is: has anyone encountered a faulty reset switch connector? If yes, what solutions did they use?
Issues with buttons on a case are common. Simply detach the two pins from the reset switch on the motherboard header. If the problem disappears, you've fixed it. Then obtain a replacement switch and swap in the faulty one. Alternatively, applying WD-40 to the bar switch may help; verify it's the correct switch before proceeding.
I own a corsair case, so I reached out to customer support about it. Yes, I need to remove the connector to check if the issue gets fixed.