Question Missing connector pin on PSU-to-motherboard connection

Jul 5, 2024
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Hello all, how drastically will missing this connector pin on PSU-to-motherboard connection in my PC affect things, and assuming that a fix is absolutely necessary, what are some methods and/or solutions to fix this problem?
 

kanewolf

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Hello all, how drastically will missing this connector pin on PSU-to-motherboard connection in my PC affect things, and assuming that a fix is absolutely necessary, what are some methods and/or solutions to fix this problem?
That looks like a USB motherboard connection. It is just for fan control and monitoring. I don't think it is required to be connected for the power supply to function. Check your power supply user's manual for a USB connection.
 
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That looks like a USB motherboard connection. It is just for fan control and monitoring. I don't think it is required to be connected for the power supply to function. Check your power supply user's manual for a USB connection.
Thanks so much for your response. Luckily, although it makes me look stupid even though I'm nonetheless a beginner, is that the other end of the connection has a notch in it denoting that there's supposed to be a pin missing in that spot anyway; I don't know why they still have a hole there, but oh well, all is good. Thanks again.
 
Thanks so much for your response. Luckily, although it makes me look stupid even though I'm nonetheless a beginner, is that the other end of the connection has a notch in it denoting that there's supposed to be a pin missing in that spot anyway; I don't know why they still have a hole there, but oh well, all is good. Thanks again.
USB2 uses only 4 pins per channel.so you don't have a missing pin but one extra which serves as a key for right orientation.