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Compaq case - non compaq mobo?
I have a DeskPro EX 866 Desktop. I am going to upgrade the mobo and many
of the components. Will a non-compaq mobo fit in the case or will that too have to go in the skip? Dan |
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From the Compaq FAQ, reposted to the newgroup each week.
Q) Can I put a different motherboard in my Compaq? A) Yes, but not really. The problems would be many, including: 1. Physical layout. Finding one with the same Input/output connector layout at the back would be very difficult. 2. Onboard connectors. The front panel wires for the onn/off switch and hard disk/power LEDs go to a single connector designed to fit the pins on the current board. So, unless you feel comfortable cracking connectors or re-splicing wires, don't try it. 3. Power Supply connectors on earlier models may be proprietary. So, generally speaking for most users, the board is NOT easily upgradeable. HH "Dan Marchant" wrote in message ... I have a DeskPro EX 866 Desktop. I am going to upgrade the mobo and many of the components. Will a non-compaq mobo fit in the case or will that too have to go in the skip? Dan |
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I just swapped out a MB on a 5461
1. Physical layout. Finding one with the same Input/output connector layout at the back would be very difficult. This was no problem 2. Onboard connectors. The front panel wires for the onn/off switch and hard disk/power LEDs go to a single connector designed to fit the pins on the current board. So, unless you feel comfortable cracking connectors or re-splicing wires, don't try it. This sucked, I just used a plug I had laying around, hacked it to pieces with a razor blade and did the splice thing. Only the power switch works now, the HDD and Power lights are not hooked up. 3. Power Supply connectors on earlier models may be proprietary. No problem here So, generally speaking for most users, the board is NOT easily upgradeable. The way the case was set up sucked for the new board, the processor was right under the HD cage and so was the IDE connectors. Routing the cables and trying to get airflow was interesting at best, but it works again. |
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the yeti wrote:
This sucked, I just used a plug I had laying around, hacked it to pieces with a razor blade and did the splice thing. Only the power switch works now, the HDD and Power lights are not hooked up. I have the same problem here. Used the compaq case of the 5726 with another motherboard, that worked fine (used also a razor blade to splice the connector)but now I wan't to place back the compaq motherboard and I get stuck with the power button connector. The only thing I know is how to trace back where each colord wire stands for, I don't have any clue where the pins on the board stands for. Compaq don't give that info and the original board manifacture Mitac does'nt store any compaq info. Can you give me some tips? Grtzzz mr.sandman |
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"[NL]Sandman" wrote in message ...
the yeti wrote: This sucked, I just used a plug I had laying around, hacked it to pieces with a razor blade and did the splice thing. Only the power switch works now, the HDD and Power lights are not hooked up. I have the same problem here. Used the compaq case of the 5726 with another motherboard, that worked fine (used also a razor blade to splice the connector)but now I wan't to place back the compaq motherboard and I get stuck with the power button connector. The only thing I know is how to trace back where each colord wire stands for, I don't have any clue where the pins on the board stands for. Compaq don't give that info and the original board manifacture Mitac does'nt store any compaq info. Can you give me some tips? Grtzzz mr.sandman If it's the same board as my 5000A (5BWM21N, which is a Mitac 6513WU), here's the pinout for J10: J10 Pins 3-4 Suspend LED 5-6 HDD LED 11-13 Power LED 15-16 Power button RickW |
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Rick wrote:
If it's the same board as my 5000A (5BWM21N, which is a Mitac 6513WU), here's the pinout for J10: J10 Pins 3-4 Suspend LED 5-6 HDD LED 11-13 Power LED 15-16 Power button RickW I think it's the same board, my connector is also called j10 Thank you very much!!! |
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"[NL]Sandman" wrote in message ...
Rick wrote: If it's the same board as my 5000A (5BWM21N, which is a Mitac 6513WU), here's the pinout for J10: J10 Pins 3-4 Suspend LED 5-6 HDD LED 11-13 Power LED 15-16 Power button RickW I think it's the same board, my connector is also called j10 Thank you very much!!! Sandman, I just checked the 6513WU manual against my 5000A board and the above chart isn't valid. If the above configuration doesn't work, here's what it is on mine: Suspend LED - None HDD LED - Pin 5 (White) Pin 6 (Red) Power LED - Pin 3 (Black) Pin 4 (Yellow) Pin 12 (Green) Power button - Pin 15 (Orange) Pin 16 (Blue) J10 is a 20-pin connector, pin 1 is on the top right corner as viewed from the front of the computer. RickW |
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replies various snipped
Thanks for the response HH (and others who responded). Given that I would most likely slice off a finder I will keep the compaq as a server with an old drive and just buy a new case. Dan |
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Dan,
A wise decision. Good luck. HH "Dan Marchant" wrote in message ... replies various snipped Thanks for the response HH (and others who responded). Given that I would most likely slice off a finder I will keep the compaq as a server with an old drive and just buy a new case. Dan |
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