Ended up using the dell connector and a terminal strip to connect to the new power button and lights. Couldn't use the reset switch that came with the case.
Not positive, but I think that the motherboard was shorting out on the case itself because when I plugged everything in to the motherboard outside of the case everything ran. Used some rubber stand-offs when putting it back together.
Many of the Dell slims are standard configuration and use standard TFX power supplies with micro-ATX mainboards.
When choosing a new ATX power supply, which as pointed you earlier you'll need, make sure it will fit in the new case. I discovered to my disappointment that the XPS 7100 case doesn't accept power supplies longer than 5.9 inches.
All I finally got around to transferring the components and ran into a snag. I purchased a case off of TigerDirect, the new power supply fit, and the motherboard was micro-ATX (G43T-DM1 by ECS). Everything went fine until I tried to hook up the new power switch. It appears as though the motherboards manufactured for Dell have different front panel connections. I tried to hook the ps leads up to pin #6 & #8 based on a drawing that I found online. I later verified that configuration via the motherboard's manual. That did not work.
Next I took apart the Dell power switch, figured out what wires went where and then hooked up the ps leads to pin #5 & #6 just as the dell connector was hooked up, but that didn't work. There is also a jumper from pin #5 to #9 on the dell connector so I connected that, but still with no luck. I can't find anything online that is helpful. With the ps leads hooked up to #5 & #6, the computer will show power for a split second before dropping out.
If the Dell case has a 2x5 header, look one up and determine what the power leads are.
I did that with my XPS 7100 case when I installed an Asus mainboard. The power switch leads had to be moved, and for that purpose I bought an ATX switch at Fry's and cannibalized its two-pin plug. It worked out well.
I'm having the same issue. i just have the old power switch connected and sticking out the back of the case where I can reach it. I posted this question on yahoo and Tom's hardware and havent gotten any straight forward answers.
Dell 018d1y from the Inspiron 560, but i have the normal sized one. My only concern is if I plug them in they might short something out that could damage my mobo, and being that fact I'm working with a dell mobo and not a Intel or AMD even plugging them in the right spot could still cause an issue, because dell could use different voltages for the switch compared to your average mobo. If I knew for sure that plugging them in wouldn't harm the mobo or if plugging them in wrong wouldn't hurt the mobo then I would definitely go all out at it.
delynn10
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Ended up using the dell connector and a terminal strip to connect to the new power button and lights. Couldn't use the reset switch that came with the case.
Not positive, but I think that the motherboard was shorting out on the case itself because when I plugged everything in to the motherboard outside of the case everything ran. Used some rubber stand-offs when putting it back together.
Thanks all.
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delynn10
You should be able to transfer the parts into a Inspiron 560 Mini Tower chassis without issues.
Of cause, a standard ATX power supply will be needed.
Bev.
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May 28th, 2012 20:00
Many of the Dell slims are standard configuration and use standard TFX power supplies with micro-ATX mainboards.
When choosing a new ATX power supply, which as pointed you earlier you'll need, make sure it will fit in the new case. I discovered to my disappointment that the XPS 7100 case doesn't accept power supplies longer than 5.9 inches.
delynn10
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June 28th, 2012 14:00
All I finally got around to transferring the components and ran into a snag. I purchased a case off of TigerDirect, the new power supply fit, and the motherboard was micro-ATX (G43T-DM1 by ECS). Everything went fine until I tried to hook up the new power switch. It appears as though the motherboards manufactured for Dell have different front panel connections. I tried to hook the ps leads up to pin #6 & #8 based on a drawing that I found online. I later verified that configuration via the motherboard's manual. That did not work.
Next I took apart the Dell power switch, figured out what wires went where and then hooked up the ps leads to pin #5 & #6 just as the dell connector was hooked up, but that didn't work. There is also a jumper from pin #5 to #9 on the dell connector so I connected that, but still with no luck. I can't find anything online that is helpful. With the ps leads hooked up to #5 & #6, the computer will show power for a split second before dropping out.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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June 28th, 2012 23:00
If the Dell case has a 2x5 header, look one up and determine what the power leads are.
I did that with my XPS 7100 case when I installed an Asus mainboard. The power switch leads had to be moved, and for that purpose I bought an ATX switch at Fry's and cannibalized its two-pin plug. It worked out well.
M4A1DrumRo11
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August 4th, 2012 19:00
I'm having the same issue. i just have the old power switch connected and sticking out the back of the case where I can reach it. I posted this question on yahoo and Tom's hardware and havent gotten any straight forward answers.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/317731-30-connecting-stock-motherboard-case-power-button-issue
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoYhsRp6HZ4QHj3_yDHBsr_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120804175143AAfaFiY
delynn10
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August 5th, 2012 05:00
What type of motherboard do you have?
I won't be able to check the pin configuration on mine until later tonight or Monday, but I will check it and post here.
M4A1DrumRo11
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August 5th, 2012 07:00
Dell 018d1y from the Inspiron 560, but i have the normal sized one. My only concern is if I plug them in they might short something out that could damage my mobo, and being that fact I'm working with a dell mobo and not a Intel or AMD even plugging them in the right spot could still cause an issue, because dell could use different voltages for the switch compared to your average mobo. If I knew for sure that plugging them in wouldn't harm the mobo or if plugging them in wrong wouldn't hurt the mobo then I would definitely go all out at it.