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How to connect power cables back to the motherboard?

I disconect them and now, i don't know how to put them back like they supposed to. Can someone please tell me how to do this? please!!This is some of the information that i got from my PC.OS NameMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalVersion5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600OS ManufacturerMicrosoft CorporationSystem NameMY-DBVYSKQ1KC1OSystem ManufacturerVIA Technologies, Inc.System ModelKM266-8235System TypeX86-based PCProcessorx86 Family 6 Model 6 Stepping 2 AuthenticAMD ~1396 MhzBIOS Version/DatePhoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 11/7/2002SMBIOS Version2.2Windows DirectoryC:#92;WINDOWSSystem DirectoryC:#92;WINDOWS#92;system32Boot Device#92;Device#92;HarddiskVolume1LocaleUnited StatesHardware Abstraction LayerVersion = quot;5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)quot;User NameMY-DBVYSKQ1KC1O#92;myTime ZoneEastern Standard TimeTotal Physical Memory512.00 MBAvailable Physical Memory79.05 MBTotal Virtual Memory2.00 GBAvailable Virtual Memory1.96 GBPage File Space817.16 MBPage FileC:#92;pagefile.sys

Answer:

If your talking about the power cables from the power supply to the motherboard those are fairly straight forward. It is a 20 or, 24 pin connector. Usually along the edge opposite the external connections for the motherboard. Although, the placement really depends on the manufacturer and, could even be near the middle of the board. They are keyed and, you can not plug them in incorrectly. As long as you don't force them into the slot. If your speaking of the wires from the case to the motherboard that is a little more difficult. P3 and, P4 motherboards usually have a keyed connection that simply plugs in. Other boards have markings on each of the wires corresponding with it's connection. The one thing that is the same for every board is that the two black wires must be side by side. If you've never done it before you should have labeled each wire and, made a diagram of their placement. Your best hope short of taking your computer to the local shop is to try and, find diagrams for both your motherboard and, the case.

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