24 Pin Connector won't go in all the way?

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Aaronfree

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Hey guys, this is the first time I've built a pc and I'm trying to connect the 24 pin connecter, but the 4 pin part only goes in half way? when i try booting the computer up all the fans run and everything looks fine but nothing shows up on the monitor, do you think the 4 pin is the problem? I'm using a Gigabyte GA-H61M-DS2 Motherboard.
 
try to hold the 20+4 together(make sure the ones from the same cable as power supplies also have another 4/8 pin for CPU power as well).

If you missed the 4/8 pin cpu power(top near the onboard VGA connector), that may be your problem.

With the 20+4 held together gently rock the plug side to side as you plug it in. new stuff has very stiff contacts so may need a little force to plug in right(rocking seems to work for me).
 

i see what you mean, but how do you get the 20 pin part out? the clip seems like its locked in place. ill tinker with it a bit but if theres a trick that would be great.
 

hmm i see that, but it seems like the clip is pushed up to the plug with no room to push it in. or am i missing something xD
 
I hope this helps.
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EDIT, that was delayed, my bad.

Does the system still boot. My X58A runs the fans then stops it then it starts again part way into the system post.
 
1. Check if you're putting it in right side. ( clip clip side)
2.If it still doesn't fit then separate 4 pin connector and just install 4pin at its right spot. If it fits perfectly check for the bent pins on motherboard or bent connector slots on cable.
3.Compare sizes of 4 with 20 pin connector of psu.
4.If sizes are same Many times people think they are applying enough force and applying bit more will damage the motherboard.It wont break the motherboard just apply more force and don't forget to support the motherboard from the back with your hand and it will fit in perfectly.

I had similar problem with my Corsair CS 650m I though I was applying too much force and it will break if I put in more force to fill that last 1/2mm gap.
But I took my computer to technician.He was able put 24pin connecter 3 times but with much more force
and it works fine.
 
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