| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | PC won’t turn on | PWR SW wires on wrong pins | Re-check pins 7 and 8 | | Power LED stays off | Polarity reversed | Flip the connector on pins 5 & 6 | | HDD LED always on or off | Polarity reversed or wrong pins | Swap +/- or verify pin 1 is positive | | Reset button does nothing | Wires on pins 3 & 4 incorrectly | Ensure good contact; switch may be faulty | | Random shutdowns / reboot | Front panel short (metal touching) | Use electrical tape to insulate extra pins |
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