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Swap Leds? swap drive lite with power lite?

#1 snorg

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Posted 21 April 2012 - 02:34 AM

Hi
New PC case has tiny red drive light (one LED).
The big round power button has big round ring of blue light (multiple LEDs).

Can I swap the two where they connect to mother board, or is that a no no??

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#2 ElfBane

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Posted 21 April 2012 - 05:28 AM

The MB manual should show the output voltages for any lights. IIRC they are 5V, and if the wire isn't bundled into a multi-pin plug you can do that. But check the manual first!

#3 snorg

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Posted 21 April 2012 - 05:36 AM

wires and plugs look identical

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Posted 21 April 2012 - 06:12 AM

snorg, on 21 April 2012 - 05:36 AM, said:

wires and plugs look identical

Hey snorg, Best to go with what the MOBO guide says and not to deviate from that. It can only lead to problems.

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