How to connect front panel PC case power cables (power button, reset switch and more)

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How to connect front panel PC case power cables (power button, reset switch and more)

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Күн бұрын

In this video I'm talking about how to connect various front panel connection cables in your PC including the PC power switch, reset switch, power LEDs, HDD LEDs etc. If you have a cable that splits into multiple parts and you aren't sure where to connect these cables then follow this simple guide to suss it out.
If you need it I've crafted a much more in-depth guide on wiring all the cables in your PC build, but this video will help you work out the logic of wiring front panel connections.
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These front panel connections usually plug into the bottom right of your motherboard, but you might need to consult the manual to find out what cables go where and which way the positive and negative connections go in order to get it working correctly.
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@SakaiDylanH Ай бұрын

You deserve the literal world for this video, I’ve spent hours taking apart and reconnecting my computer only to find out this was my issue 😂😂😂 literally was going insane for a bit, felt like the joker

@TheProvokedPrawn Ай бұрын

Glad to be of assistance

@Noah2cool100 9 ай бұрын

It took me 4 days to see why my computer wasn’t working and this video got it turned on your the man thank you so much

@George-um2vc 9 ай бұрын

what was wrong?

@thecat5708 5 ай бұрын

Probably wrong insert in smth@@George-um2vc

@alexneil9116 5 ай бұрын

probably had them in the wrong spot, like i did..

@mattg2596 3 ай бұрын

So basically this vid is useless as u failed to mention exactly how the power and reset hook up. Do they go opposite as top one has + on left and bottom has + on right ? Cause the mother board doesn't show what is + or - on the maximus dark hero and I'm waiting till I see someone show exactly what way before I turn it on. Maybe make a update video.

@simon10770 3 ай бұрын

@@mattg2596 try find it in the manual that you hopefully got with it, trust me! :)

@CocoLeCat 5 ай бұрын

hardest part of building a pc

@samu7278 Ай бұрын

@G30Rpr 9 ай бұрын

This guy saves me from having a phyco meltdown! Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@TheProvokedPrawn 9 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@G30Rpr 9 ай бұрын

@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you

@zennalvarez 8 ай бұрын

This helped me loads! My sister helped me make my first pc but recently i adjusted a few things and was scared I broke something since it no longer turned on. But checking this and the markings helped me put the cables in the right spot! Its up and running again.

@TheProvokedPrawn 8 ай бұрын

Excellent. Glad to help!

@7trapity164 5 ай бұрын

I’m saving this to my “for my pc” playlist, for when ever I buy the parts to build my first pc. I’m 13 and plan to save up 1200 dollars 💪💪💪💪

@skyannabanana 3 ай бұрын

thanks so much! my boyfriend just bought a new case & has been working long days so i decided to put it together. i’ve never touched a computer before & this helps a ton!

@TheProvokedPrawn 3 ай бұрын

Excellent. Here's a playlist which might help too - How to build a gaming PC: kzfaq.info/sun/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

@taraaliyeva1813 7 ай бұрын

I am used to the old separate little wires. Recently, I upgraded to a 011 VISION Envision case, and it came with an F-PANEL wire🤔. Omg...I look everywhere for the little wires. You save me from sending back this gorgeous case. Thank you⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

@TheProvokedPrawn 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff 😂

@quackatyou 6 ай бұрын

i have a smart f-panel but my computer doesn't work, is it because the mobo might not be compatible? so I need a extension?@@TheProvokedPrawn

@RentedLipz 5 ай бұрын

The Hyte cases use the F-Panel which is nice, don't have to worry about those other cables

@paulomarti 11 ай бұрын

BUSTED! You've conected POWER case cable to RESET pins on motherboard ;)

@fightnight14 8 ай бұрын

This is actually true 😂

@lewis0705 7 ай бұрын

that's fine

@DiscyBoyo3000 7 ай бұрын

No wonder !!!!!

@princecodmmm 5 ай бұрын

no wonder i was confused

@thegurb2488 4 ай бұрын

Don' call me out like that

@ChristianJosephs 4 ай бұрын

Brother you saved my life again. Your videos are the best when you just build some PC and you don't understand something :D thanks

@TheProvokedPrawn 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help Christian :)

@jacobusstefanuspotgieter1332 Ай бұрын

These little cables used to beat me but your video is most informative I have watched. 10 out of 10 for making the effort of helping us @ home PC builders.

@TheProvokedPrawn Ай бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼

@AMM0beatz 4 ай бұрын

Didnt know these pins had - + configurations, was wondering why my pc would not fully power on. Thank you!

@lisandrokayesm 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I started panicking because it is my first time pulling a cable out and I didn’t know how to put it back together now you got yourself a new follower ❤🎉

@TheProvokedPrawn 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! If you liked that, you might like this too! PC tips and tricks: kzfaq.info/sun/PLlRFhsGPgCG-B8tkIJo_MX5UJAAz5_nJJ

@TheGamersState Ай бұрын

2 Comments 1. Thank you! I am a complete noob to this so this was extremely helpful. 2. Your voice is so relaxing!

@TheProvokedPrawn Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@eventpunt1153 11 ай бұрын

swap the pwr and reset cables I guess, you want to boot the system with the reset button than thats fine :P

@gabry3022 11 ай бұрын

Lol, I was going crazy I thought I misunderstood something 😂

@shizuro4091 Жыл бұрын

pumping quality content out left and right. keep it up man. I build next week after 5 years my new PC this videos are also very helpfully to get in again in this materia. thanks a lot.

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've got lots more to come.

@killacalamity5976 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point and easy to understand Thank You!

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope you appreciated enough to subscribe 🦐

@gufdrrh 11 ай бұрын

Going to start building my first pc tomorrow, just checking out some videos and found your channel. Subscribed thank you for quality content

@TheProvokedPrawn 11 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly. Hope you've found my content helpful! Check out my tips and tricks playlist, you might find it particularly useful.

@TortoiseRonin 10 ай бұрын

How'd it go? Got everything hooked up, yet?

@gufdrrh 10 ай бұрын

@@TortoiseRonin everything all hooked up great and up and running 👍

@lil.jit57 6 ай бұрын

Just spent hours finding different troubleshooting options and then it clicked that i forgot to plug in these cables. Appreciate the tutorial

@jookie4207 26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, with my case and motherboard, the instructions on this were very not-thorough! 😂 you a lifesaver

@TheProvokedPrawn 26 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

@vityok3000 6 ай бұрын

I was looking to find where is plus and where is ground on power and reset connectors and i found it in your video. Thank You. Was afraid to connect it wrong because it could short if case buttons share same little board. Thank you again. Have a great day.

@icedsavage3520 Күн бұрын

You were sent from heaven thank you so much

@TheProvokedPrawn Күн бұрын

You're welcome

@cybernatorg4706 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. This helped me fix my computer so fast. Excellent guide, help me from a world of headache. Cheers mate!

@TheProvokedPrawn 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed enough to sub

@RunescapeGamerScore Ай бұрын

Fun fact, when the case on button fails, switch the connecters to the reset switch and it'll work

@Walm89 8 ай бұрын

Bonkers this was the hardest part of building my first pc

@TheProvokedPrawn 8 ай бұрын

Hope I helped

@user-gm9nn1hb3q 2 ай бұрын

That was a very good explanation ...

@TheProvokedPrawn 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ImajinnTv 5 ай бұрын

Watched 4 of your videos...perfect and simple explanations....

@TheProvokedPrawn 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! This playlist might help too! kzfaq.info/sun/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

@wargolem2750 4 ай бұрын

My nzxt case has one connecter instead of all the little ones im happy now i can use that instead. Thnx for great video. Never had a case that had one piece for header connecter.

@TheProvokedPrawn 4 ай бұрын

It is much easier

@BearCaveManifesting Ай бұрын

Nice one i did not have a clue about the little arrow i can stop swearing about the lack of + and - symbols now 😂

@scroopters Ай бұрын

thank you so much. i was having troubles with my pc and must of somehow swaped these pins around thank you i got them fixxed

@TheProvokedPrawn Ай бұрын

Glad to help! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@conradsayer321 9 ай бұрын

Definitely worth giving it a small highlight

@UnannouncedFart 7 ай бұрын

All your videos have been an invaluable resource for my build. Thanks for making them, and earned a sub from me 👍

@TheProvokedPrawn 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@chinesejohncena9137 7 ай бұрын

These cables and the io shield. Both of them are the most difficult parts of building a PC. If you can master the skill of installing them with ease, your PC is built 50% there

@valorantnoob5531 Ай бұрын

Can i switch to a case with individual front panel cabels when my pc has one of those fpanel everything in one cabels?

@jexdex3235 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much man. I was looking for how to setup power led cables. All that just to have my power button flash white when i press it.

@TheProvokedPrawn 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@yanzixxix Жыл бұрын

Literally just saved my problem. Thank you bro! Subscribed and like, the least I can do.

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@lockpick77 7 ай бұрын

broo thank you so much this helped me a lot i thought my pc was broke or something

@TheProvokedPrawn 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help.

@thatguyfuryan 8 ай бұрын

At 03:25, didn't you plug the power into the reset?

@mrmookypooky 7 ай бұрын

yes i was looking for this comment.

@balisong9942 4 ай бұрын

❤ thank god the pc is running again

@thip5052 2 ай бұрын

Helpful guide. Simple after you do it once

@TheProvokedPrawn 2 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@carlomiguelmcastrojeres7312 Ай бұрын

man this helped me a lot thank you so much!

@TheProvokedPrawn Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@BobixTv 4 ай бұрын

You're just a genius ! 🙏

@shanejan441 15 күн бұрын

Thanks so much !! I'd forgotten what the little arrow meant . Cheers

@TheProvokedPrawn 15 күн бұрын

Glad to help!

@shanejan441 15 күн бұрын

@@TheProvokedPrawn up an running now with my 7900x3d. Thanks again

@anteerlih1961 8 ай бұрын

Bro thanks a lot i was so scared before your video

@TheProvokedPrawn 8 ай бұрын

Happy to help. Have a look at this playlist too, you might find more useful tips. How to build a gaming PC: kzfaq.info/sun/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

@JKBun_0 6 ай бұрын

U r a living legend

@AVportau 9 ай бұрын

it would be nice if you had some info linked on the adapters and maybe replacement cables when a case hasn't got them.

@rupalikhajuria4403 5 ай бұрын

bro saved my money thank YOU!

@TheProvokedPrawn 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@randyczerviski8903 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Very helpful for my first build. Im using a Corsair 4000D case. These connectors seem really “loose” on the plugs when connected. Like they could fall off easily with minimal movement or vibration. Especially the single power LED wire ones. Thoughts? Suggestions?

@Connor-zb4uo 9 ай бұрын

Yeah they are like that sometimes

@randyczerviski8903 9 ай бұрын

@@Connor-zb4uo Gotcha. Thanks. Seems to be working properly at least.

@Connor-zb4uo 9 ай бұрын

@@randyczerviski8903 I just finished putting together my second pc like 10 minutes ago and mine are really lose on this case which is a coolermaster. My first pc build was on a 4000d corsair and didnt seem too lose but lose enough that if they got snagged they would pop out. Its just the weird design of the cables I guess

@randyczerviski8903 8 ай бұрын

Gotcha. Thanks. Yea my buddies seemed to be that way but everything is working good so all should be good. I really appreciate the feed back! Thanks again. @@Connor-zb4uo

@robertrlkatz6890 8 күн бұрын

So well done!

@TheProvokedPrawn 8 күн бұрын

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@NDP.VEGAS3484 4 ай бұрын

My reset SW cord has purple and white which one would be the plus and negative thanks bro

@owendeguiseppe8125 4 ай бұрын

Did all of this followed everything but my pc still won’t turn on is there anything else I can do?

@Rono_vfx07 11 ай бұрын

Thank go I accidentally pulled ou the power sw cable while cleaning and I didn't knew what to do

@FruitOfExtremity 8 ай бұрын

HELP! in my case i have a single F_panel cable, i’ve found the placement on the mobo for it but the pins don’t align?. The pin that’s closed of is on the wrong side of the cable with no way to flip it into the correct spot 🙏🤦🏽

@n_nnnneb 3 ай бұрын

same here don't know what to do

@KALABANGUS445 24 күн бұрын

Great guide, thanks

@TheProvokedPrawn 24 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dariusq8894 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thx!

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@jaxonburrough2727 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man👍

@User-fdigj 11 ай бұрын

So helpful 😁 thank you so much

@TheProvokedPrawn 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@marikamickova5078 Жыл бұрын

it took so long but it helps

@mcmerry2846 8 күн бұрын

Have been installing computers for years but there is a new case that came to my office, it is a mess, there is an extra piece of cable that has no name, and connects two leds. The case has power redet, usb, LED and the one without name

@babulaiofficial Ай бұрын

my pc was not turning on so i tried it but it still doesnt turn on

@stefano173 25 күн бұрын

I did not find a front panel cable like that but the front panel works however my led button is acting like a reset switch

@nekudemus Жыл бұрын

This video helped me a lot thank you!

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@ivelindimitrov1757 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. You rock!!!

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@melissa-pt4gk 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU OMG 🥹🥹 my pc wouldn’t turn on and i was freaking out but turns out i forgot to plug in the power, reset cable bc i didn’t know how 😅

@TheProvokedPrawn 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@myquestionablesanity Ай бұрын

What do I do when I only have a 3 pin female socket not all these extra cables?

@pieordi 4 ай бұрын

my PRO Z790-P WIFI motherboard looks nothing like yours. It has nothing labeled "power", "PWR", "reset", "RST", not does it have any + or - on it. I've spent 4 hours trying to figure out where to plug my Corsair 5000D Airflow case's reset & power plugs with no progress. I want to die.

@dansland101 Ай бұрын

I have a header that says LES SW where would I plug that in first time I’ve seen it on a header

@Juba815 4 ай бұрын

Thx man love from iraq

@twixxtro 2 ай бұрын

how do you remove them from the top right corner of the case where the power button is? how do you remove them?

@LiveFreeOrRIP 7 ай бұрын

This is what pc is all about.

@goodlvn 6 ай бұрын

Big help! Thanks!

@TheProvokedPrawn 6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@THugCJ2004 4 ай бұрын

Duty adapter it’s a live saver 😀

@Digmen1 11 ай бұрын

Yes why are these plugs and markings so small and the manuals are always in a very small feint font. And the printing on the mother board is hard to read as well I'd love to buy one of those adaprtor plugs that you mention. But I cannot find one. Do you have a brand name or model ? or a link ? It would make it easier. Are all motherboards pins the same ?

@Connor-zb4uo 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I hate how small the text is, Just try to plug them in outside the case and put the mobo in and shove the wires somewhere or have someone with good eyes do it

@Nox_1692 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much bro

@TheProvokedPrawn 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

@eldonb5131 4 ай бұрын

Problem is my B650M doesnt have it labeled like that at all so im still stuck...i have no idea where to plug in, thanks anyways

@tajamalrafiq3651 4 ай бұрын

Why do we have 2 pled one opposite to hdd and one opposite to speaker

@TeamNXD-rk2cw Ай бұрын

First nzxt have the cases come with like to one all connected and then u put in that why I’m getting a nzxt case to make it easier

@shannonbennetts 2 ай бұрын

I owe my life 😭

@maniac9686 Ай бұрын

thnx bro you saved it

@TheProvokedPrawn Ай бұрын

Glad to help.

@spaceborito 5 ай бұрын

Thanks i removed all cables to clean my pc, when i needed to reassemble it i got stuck with the frond panel connectors 😂. however my motherboard i a little older so it lookt a little Different, i hoop i dit it correctly but we will see when i turn it on😂

@iiTzBigHit 11 ай бұрын

My reset switch is already plugged my case. Maybe because of the built in fans? I cant find a video anywhere on pc cases with fans already in them

@notjax9589 Ай бұрын

My f.panel cable it’s all in one but it loose is it supposed to be loose

@porpi6879 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, friendly prawn :)

@TheProvokedPrawn Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@rajeev0401 9 ай бұрын

You nailed it. Thank for the vedio

@TheProvokedPrawn 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed enough to sub

@Kylkärooni 2 ай бұрын

Do you know what to do if i turn my pc on and it truns on, but my monitor and mouse and keyboard cant connect?

@yunuskadiralakus 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t receive Hdd led cable, there should have been?

@ura617 7 ай бұрын

hey my pc is dell 7050 micro, i cant seen to find those pins on the manual

@ponkarta2012 3 ай бұрын

Thanks you , help much 😊🎉❤

@TheProvokedPrawn 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help. You might find some other useful tips in this playlist too - How to build a gaming PC: kzfaq.info/sun/PLlRFhsGPgCG9yKCHtL2_UnwSGitMqao5z

@Augustsk8123 5 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo Much!

@TheProvokedPrawn 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@trentlong9972 7 ай бұрын

Is it really that easy because I was confused at first because my case has a front panel usb all in one like shown in the video while my motherboard is not standardized for the connector

@richardmanev6758 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful thanks alot

@TheProvokedPrawn 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@ManndamorOG 7 ай бұрын

I have connected power led pin but it is showing led light on lift sise of power button

@itsjed998 2 ай бұрын

I have Biostar B450MX-S same issue, my pc didn't turn on, i followed the steps still my pc won't turn on. Please help

@splitexax7072 4 ай бұрын

omg thank you so much bro

@TheProvokedPrawn 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@codyblell1932 2 ай бұрын

I only have “F PANEL” on my motherboard and all the little wires on the case. Does that mean my motherboard isn’t compatible with the case?

@TheProvokedPrawn 2 ай бұрын

F panel is what you want. Look at your motherboard manual and you'll see where the connectors need to go.

@codyblell1932 2 ай бұрын

@@TheProvokedPrawn it only has two pins though

@thiago292 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH

@Spoondota 9 ай бұрын

i copy the orientation of the hdd led. i put the right + and - on power led (as same + and - in the mobo). the hdd led has light but my power button don't have. what should i do?

@Connor-zb4uo 9 ай бұрын

flip the plugs upside down they could be backwards

@devsooraj1284 6 ай бұрын

I have a problem when i switch on the cpu it turns on and also the keyboard turns on but the mouse and monitor doesnt turn on Also when i press my cpu button to turn it off it doesnt work