Easiest Dell Optiplex power button fix! No cutting, no splicing, no wire tucking! Simple and easy!

[@mosin54r2]

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. You're a hero.

[@jcgaming522]

Thank you very much! This video helped. I’m building a mining rig and got a power button. When I found out the connector was different with this motherboard, I started to worry, but found this video and I can get this adapter and still use the power button I already ordered.

[@DLMtechgarage]

Glad the video helped!!

[@gerardo_76]

Dude, do you have the MIH61R MB working with more than one GPU? I was doing some tests, and a 2nd GPU does not recognize me. Did you make any changes to the MB BIOS? Thank you

[@Corwin256]

Thanks for this video. I just purchased the adapters and I'm excited to see how well it works. I had gotten all stalled when I bought a new case for my housemate's computer, so I'm glad for this kind of solution. I'll try to remember to let you know how it goes, since you asked for that feedback. Also, I'm glad to realize it was a sneaky proprietary connector and I'm not a total dunce who can't plug things in. :-P

[@DLMtechgarage]

ha ha nice and great to hear!!

[@Fru1ty_Fru1ty]

I have a 9010 sff, but I can't find a straight forward answer as to why I can't case swap and why the adapters don't work with the sff, surely there is a way to complete swap the case and not need the front panel to say attached. Do you know of its possible or have an answer to why the adapters don't work?

[@DLMtechgarage]

I have never done the swap with a sff so I am not sure why they say it does not work. I would like to get and try it and see what the issue is.

[@growingorganicseedlings8660]

Hello. I have a ~2016 Dell XPS box computer. The power switch will not engage. Do I need to use those other two items in your fix it box. I only need the power switch fix.

[@growingorganicseedlings8660]

How do I tell what motherboard I have? I'm in the box. It looks very similar to the one in the video, but I think it is just a little bit different. It would be great if this kit could fix the power button. Also the power button is boxed in from the metal frame. I got the side panel off, but can't seem to get the top off. Any suggestions?

[@DLMtechgarage]

i would get on ebay and just get another switch or header panel depending what type you have.

[@DLMtechgarage]

just type the model number from the computer along with motherboard and you should be able to find it.

[@growingorganicseedlings8660]

Thank you. I found the motherboard and a KZbin video that shows me how. Neat!

[@Top10factsz1]

Where can I buy the power switch adapter?

[@DLMtechgarage]

store.harbinrepairs.com/ they also sell them on ebay

[@kodyschwende4409]

Does this kit work for a Dell 3020 small form factor?

[@DLMtechgarage]

the maker say no but I have hard otherwise but can't confirm it. Not sure what the major difference would.

[@4h0w1e6]

So to eliminate the i/o panel fail message all you need is to jump those pins on the HD audio header?! I have to try that when I get home... Thanks!

[@DLMtechgarage]

No prob, thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to help the channel.

[@4h0w1e6]

@@DLMtechgarage Worked! Subbed!

[@ming5229]

Can we turn it on without the front panel?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yes

[@ganeshrvgk]

I have a Dell OptiPlex 790 SFF, where the machine gets rebooted, shutdown or sometimes it powers on it's own. I have formatted the entire OS and did a clean install, but still not sure what went wrong and why does it behave in such a way. Can anyone help me here.

[@DLMtechgarage]

I have seen this with overheating. Make sure the fans are spinning while running. Such as the cpu fan, psu fan etc.... Usually when a computer is overheating it does this as a preventive. Then check and clean it out for dust build up. I have a video on that so check it out. If that's not it check your power chord to make sure its not pinched or if its loose. Def try those things. if not then it becomes process of elimination such as removing one ram stick at a time and then possibly having a psu. keep me posted and let me know if you have any question and you don't mind subscribing it helps me out! Thanks for watching!

[@MarFrmDaJ]

Does the 980 need the adapters?

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure, never messed with one.

[@MarFrmDaJ]

@@DLMtechgarage also can you make a video on how to case swap a dell optiplex 980 MT for a video

[@MarFrmDaJ]

@@DLMtechgarage I have one but I’m about to case swap and I need serious help.

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@MarFrmDaJ their is a guy i also follow on youtube. his channel is the gaming bench and he does alot of dell optiplex swaps and guides. he might have info on the 980

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@MarFrmDaJ if i get one in the garage i would but have not ran across one.

[@HolidayVisuals]

can we use this with dell optiplex 7050

[@DLMtechgarage]

only the front power button adaptor, you don't need the other adaptors as the board has the i/o built in. did a video on the channel explaining it for the case swap for that model!!

[@franksumina]

Will this adapter prevent getting the "power button cable failure" message at bootup? I just installed a new power switch and keep getting this error everytime i boot up my pc. Looking for the easiest way to fix

[@DLMtechgarage]

yup, adaptor gets rid of all errors.

[@huskysharky9025]

Can the pc turn on with the error messages and without a jumper

[@DLMtechgarage]

the computer will boot fine with the error messages but if you dont have the right jumper it won't boot, a buddy of mine did a video on the jumper issue and the swap, will post the link below as he talks about the pin jumper issue. I also have a video of how to jump and splice it to boot up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DVZp-ua7qJpdE (this is his video, tell him dlmtechgarage sent you) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjEdIVtaJaWerc (my video on splicing and jumping)

[@huskysharky9025]

@@DLMtechgarage oh sweet thank you so much

[@xboxfanboy59]

For the audio jumpers can i have link? Also would pc cases usually have the right audio connect?

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe. The audio plugged right in with no issues. I have a video of a complete build and in the video I show everything plugged up, hope you can check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKLPnaaoZqt3j5I

[@perx7839]

so like if you js case swap and cant power on like power button wont work this how u fix it?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea, it could be the issue.

[@perx7839]

@@DLMtechgarage could you show me where to plug all the cables in at because i couldnt seem to figure it out

[@perx7839]

do u need to buy anything b4 case swaping 3010

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@perx7839 I have video talking about everything needed.

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@perx7839 this video might help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2HNaq1-hpuleNk

[@FlappyYen]

I connected all of the cables in the correct spots, and the only indicator of power is the optiplexs orange light. The pc still doesn’t turn on any fix ?

[@DLMtechgarage]

make sure the adaptors are not upside down. if thats ok, try reseating the ram, usually those two are the fix.

[@FlappyYen]

@@DLMtechgarage thanks for the suggestion but still no results, just the orange light the fans are not even turning on.

[@TheKingArabia]

thank you for posting this. I hope you can reply to my question. I have MIH61R MB that I acquired for free from a friend. Upon testing, CPU cooler fan turns on, a little orange light lights up. But black screen and no post. What could be the reason for this? I followed online advice and cleared its CMOS through a jumper. Still no post. I am not sure if the MOBO ever worked. So I am unsure if doing these jumpers in the video might help in seeing anything on screen. Would they? Please note that fans work immediately as soon as I plug power cord to PSU. No presses but when I do jumper for the 5 pins (up near the memory) i can see that keeping the last two on the right shortened makes the mobo reboot (but without post) . Shorting them will power up the mobo but no post too.. Any advice? thankyou !

[@DLMtechgarage]

it would be trial and error, but I would try testing the ram. try reseating it or If you have one stick, test it one at a time to rule out. If it still does the same thing the next thing would be to see if it's a video error. are you running a graphics card or the one on the board. If so then run the one on the board. If it's still acting up, disconnect the optical and HDD and try it. Sometimes a bad drive can do that. after all that then next thing would be is to take out the cpu, check the pins see if any pins are bent in the cpu socket or see if the cpu is dirty. Alot to try but doing this would def gear towards what part is causing the issue. Let me know if this helps and how it goes. Thanks for watching and hope you can drop a sub!

[@sukeshsrivarathan4002]

Does this work with 3010 desktop mobo???

[@DLMtechgarage]

yes

[@JamisonHimself]

can I still get audio to my headphones even if i dont use a jumper on the hd audio

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure haven't tried that. i'm probably gonna do a complete more thorough guide in the future for the swap so stay tuned.

[@JamisonHimself]

@@DLMtechgarage hey, I just found out that I can use the audio jack at the back of my my computer! thanks for responding have a great day

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@JamisonHimself O yea I did not think about that lol.... You have a good one too and Happy New Year!!

[@Jason....]

Yo would this work on my dell Inspiron 5675?

[@DLMtechgarage]

unfortunately no.

[@johnnygallardo76]

I put in my power switch and hdd led switch wires but i also have a reset switch wire in my new pc tower what do i do with that? Also the blue pin plug on the motherboard next to the green one is that for the usb 2.0 plug? or do i even need the adapter to the usb to the green on if i have a usb plug from the new tower im using? i'm currently putting it together as we speak ;)

[@DLMtechgarage]

I would use everything on the adaptors. As far as the reset....... you really don't need it,

[@johnnygallardo76]

@@DLMtechgarage should i put the usb wire plug from the new tower to the blue one next to the green one or the green one with the adapter?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@johnnygallardo76 if its 2.0 put it on the adaptor. the 3.0 (blue one) goes on the board

[@johnnygallardo76]

​@@DLMtechgarage Well i hooked everything up plugged the power cord in and everything lit up and the little little yellowish light is on on the motherboard showing it's got power but when i pushed the power button nothing happened :( I'll posts some pics tomorrow maybe you might know what i'm doing wrong. Here is the pc tower im using, www.newegg.com/bgears-b-draco5866-black/p/1W8-010K-00007?Item=1W8-010K-00007

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@johnnygallardo76 not sure what i could be, double check the psu connection to the board, ram, orientation of the adaptors

[@elitejada4927]

So question, I recently started building from an optiplex 3050 mt. Would these adapter work on that mb if I’m planning on switching case ? Or are they specifica to the 3010,7010 etc. ? Thanks In advance

[@DLMtechgarage]

3050 is differnt. best bet is to mod that case. got a vide on it!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDNamSdpJqfoMU

[@elitejada4927]

@@DLMtechgarage thank you so much for this! I was looking at which video to look at. This helps.

[@hughluttrell6350]

Looking for a computer that i can afford that have a socket 2011 socket R? i7 processor does dell make any thing in the older gen like this that will run cad programs.My i3 keeps black and blue screening ,locking up.

[@DLMtechgarage]

dell makes power edge socket 2011 systems like the t620, they cab be pricey but im sure you can find an older variant,

[@zyadaw]

is there a way i could just short the optiplex 3010? i need to access my computer but heck itll take too long to wait for a power button to arrive for me

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea i got a video on the channel showing how to do it.

[@zyadaw]

@@DLMtechgarage i already fixed my issue but not sure what exactly it was but i just reinstalled my cmos battery and it fixed itself i thought it was the power button itself thats broken since when i power my pc it doesnt autoboot as usual nor the power button works. although ill make sure to check out that video! maybe ill need it sometime soon..

[@johnnygallardo76]

do i do the same set up like you did in this video on my optiplex 390 mini tower?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea you can except you would need a different adaptor. will post a link below. Thanks for watching!! www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-390-3010-3020-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter-Kit-3pc/264638815586?hash=item3d9db3dd62:g:rsUAAOSwsFdfsMFS

[@johnnygallardo76]

@@DLMtechgarage Thanks for the the quick reply I'll be making a video of my finished OptiPlex 390 transplant when its done. BTW is this the same one i need in this link? its cheaper at there actual site. store.harbinrepairs.com/index.php/product/dell-optiplex-390-3010-3020-front-panel-header-adapter-3pc-kit/

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@johnnygallardo76 yea its the same one. I forget he has a dedicated store lol..

[@joshnewman6964]

Can I use it on a Dell Vostro 260 because I am looking to swap the case

[@DLMtechgarage]

not for this kit.

[@joshnewman6964]

Do you have any other recommendations on what I could do

[@jonnysandoval7365]

I’ma do this when I get the dell optiplex for Christmas I was on a budget and if it can look better for around 60 bucks I’m willing to pay

[@DLMtechgarage]

go for it, def a cool upgrade for this budget optiplex, pop in an i7 along with good graphics card, ssd and pus, and it will hold up well. Very easy to do. I have another video that shows the updated build with these adaptors and how it turned it so check it out. Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to help the channel!

[@Graphics_Card]

Same

[@Ravindersingh-lb3bl]

thanks sir i am indian i want to buy this product please tell me the medium from where i can buy it

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure, i get them from ebay or the harbin repair website. don't know if they ship to india.

[@issew8363]

Will this work with 7020

[@DLMtechgarage]

yup.. below is the link www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7010-9010-7020-9020-and-Precision-T1700-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter/264733441811?hash=item3da357bf13%3Ag%3A0%7EUAAOSw-zdewMmr

[@tashi7911]

Do I need the power switch adapter obligatory if I want to turn on my PC with the case button?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea you will need it, but don't have to do it if you pin out the pins. I did a video on not using the adaptor and doing the pinout.

[@YoushaSid]

does it work on dell optiplex 990 core i7 board?? Plz Tell

[@DLMtechgarage]

yup it does. they also sell a a kit for the 990, link below. Thanks for watching!! store.harbinrepairs.com/index.php/product/dfp34-tk/

[@tonysavage4205]

You think this will work on a dell Inspiron 5675 ? The adapters look identical to what I have on my mobo

[@DLMtechgarage]

Not sure. Never used these on a inspiron. I would reach out the the guy who makes these and ask his opinion, or see if you can find a pin out for the inspiron and see if it matches. Thanks for watching, def let me know if you get any good intel on this!

[@chicagorc3967]

Got a link for this?

[@DLMtechgarage]

store.harbinrepairs.com/

[@59secondz]

Thanks for the tutorial. I actually bought these adapters after seeing your video, I bought them for the Dell optiplex 990. Everything runs fine, power button works and all but the issue is I still get the Bios error saying "power button cable failure". Do you have any idea how to avoid this?

[@DLMtechgarage]

something might no be plugged in right as those adapters defeat the error. Make sure they are plugged in the right orientation and you have everything in the right location.

[@59secondz]

@@DLMtechgarage Thanks for getting back to me. I had issues with my computer for the last 2 days, it had that "No post" error after installed a new CPU fan so I couldn't test your solution. Luckily I fixed it... all I had to do was clean the RAM sticks. Anyway I still have that "Power button" issue, I checked everything, including the orientation of the adapters. The only issue is the LED Power jumpers are really loose, but I made sure they're inplace when I test my computer and I still have the power button error. I'm using the NX220 case with the Dell Optiplex 990 DT motherboard by the way.

[@agilezz1160]

where does the power switch on the front panel would go?

[@DLMtechgarage]

On this adaptor it goes plugged into the adaptor that goes plugged into the top of the board. When you buy the adaptor it shows you where to plug it in. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@agilezz1160]

@@DLMtechgarage thank you very much im working on a pc im gonna resell appreciated

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@agilezz1160 anytime glad I can help. Let me know if you need any other help!

[@agilezz1160]

@@DLMtechgarage last question how long did it take for the adapters to come

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@agilezz1160 about a little less then a week.

[@zosimofamiliarjr4947]

Wow i have 3010 and this video is so helpful thaks bro

[@DLMtechgarage]

Glad it helped!

[@ForceGMs]

Hi. Anything like this for Optiplex 790 SFF?

[@DLMtechgarage]

they dont have the adapters for the front io but they do sell the power button adapter.

[@ForceGMs]

DLM tech garage ok where exactly can I buy this and how is called?

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@ForceGMs store.harbinrepairs.com/index.php/product/dell-5-6-pin-power-button-led-panel-adapter/

[@Salvavidas90]

Link Buy Componets?

[@DLMtechgarage]

store.harbinrepairs.com/index.php/product/dell-optiplex-390-3010-3020-front-panel-header-adapter-3pc-kit/

[@Salvavidas90]

Thanks

[@RogerPack]

You can also "survive" without the front panel button (including power button) attached, just have to plug and unplug the power cord every time and it turns on :)

[@mg86_]

Do they ship to the UK?

[@DLMtechgarage]

not sure, you'd have to check the website and shoot them an email.. Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to help the channel.

[@areavirtual3d]

Hi! how to bypass the no front panel and temp sensor error on a optiplex 760?

[@DLMtechgarage]

I have not seen any way to do it, typically I have found to get on Ebay and order a new sensor or front panel.

[@Ieatcrumbs]

Hang on can we just take a second out of this video to appreciate the absolutely HULKING MONSTROUS HEART PALPITATION CAUSING PSU?! I mean this is way overkill for an optiplex I use an 850w PSU.

[@Deuteriumaddict]

Does it work for the 7010 mt and does it ship to australia?

[@DLMtechgarage]

check out their site in the link along with their eBay page, They explain more details and will let you know if they ship their.

[@josejalapeno3141]

www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7010-9010-7020-9020-and-Precision-T1700-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter/264733441811?hash=item3da357bf13:g:0~UAAOSw-zdewMmr

[@Deuteriumaddict]

@@josejalapeno3141 ty

[@matt5974]

My motherboard does not have a usb 3.0 but my case does what do I do can I use the pc without the usb 3.0?

[@DLMtechgarage]

you can purchase and adaptor to convert the usb to usb 3.0. it will run at typical usb speeds but will still work. Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe!

[@matt5974]

Can I still use the pc without the 3.0 cable

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@matt5974 absolutely. I have done it before. You just loose that port.

[@kennitharmour6540]

I don't find the link for the header parts

[@DLMtechgarage]

www.ebay.com/sch/harbin_repairs/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

[@jaredvarner6099]

Hi DLM! is there a way to update a bios on a dell optiplex 3020 without rebooting? i have the A00 bios on it; everything works fine on the initial boot up, but if i reboot the pc, it just goes blank screen and doesnt post. i was thinking its a bios issue. Edit: found out the problem. Had to use an earlier model of 4th gen cpu. Luckily I had an i3 laying around early enough to let it reboot. After updating bios and putting in the i5 and it works fine now.

[@DLMtechgarage]

after the update it has to reboot. I do it through windows and then it reboots. usually the blank screen is the bios relearning. I would try removing the battery for a bios reset and see if that fixes it. also I cant remeber if these variation have it but some dells have a bios lock that prevents the updates from taking.

[@z34chevy91]

Hi, I'm in the middle of doing an Optiplex swap with a 790 motherboard, got the adapter kit for it, pretty much got the exact same adapter as shown in the top right of your build, Hooked up the power switch pin and power led pins where they need to go and on build it does nothing, the only way I get my build to boot it turning the psu power switch on and off, any advice would be appreciated

[@DLMtechgarage]

Make sure they are in the exact position shown as in the instructions or video by harbin freight. That typically is the culprit. If I remember correctly certain models had different positioning. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe.

[@z34chevy91]

@@DLMtechgarage thanks ill have to try different positions n see if i have any luck

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@z34chevy91 keep me posted!

[@z34chevy91]

@@DLMtechgarage i will i work second shift so I'm at work right now, ill prob mess with it tommrow morning, if I figure somthen ill let ya know

[@z34chevy91]

@@DLMtechgarage So I have an update, flipping that adapter upside down on my 790 motherboard did the trick I can now turn it on and off with power button on the case, thanks for the tip, only Thing I have left I would like to get rid of is the hard drive fan failure error on boot but I'm not seeing anything online really fix that....

[@lovecarti1607]

Does this work 4 the 3010 sff

[@DLMtechgarage]

it does not as far as the kit goes, but the site sells the power button adapter only that works for all the models to include the sff.

[@arzyndar4503]

This adapter kit not available in india

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea that's the suck part that they are limited in their shipping. probably have to go with the old splice method.

[@DnaTopvwin]

Hey man do you how to put a power switch on a dell optiplex 3020 sff?

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks for watching and hope you can subscribe to help the channel. On my channel I actually have a video on a adapter that makes this soo much easier without having to cut and splice any wires. Def check it out on the channel.

[@josejalapeno3141]

I got the kit for 7010 model.

[@bsbplayz]

can u give me the link

[@josejalapeno3141]

@@bsbplayz www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7010-9010-7020-9020-and-Precision-T1700-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter/264733441811?hash=item3da357bf13:g:0~UAAOSw-zdewMmr

[@bsbplayz]

Thanks

[@Thr33Sh33ts]

Hi, I'm swapping my 7010 SFF motherboard into an MATX case. The motherboard has the normal 24 pin connector, so it was easy to just add a stronger PSU, but my issue is that most of the descriptions say that the adapters will not work with the SFF boards, only the DT and MT boards. Is there a way you can confirm this before I decide to go the annoying pinout route?

[@DLMtechgarage]

I can't confirm it as I have not done the sff with them. I would play it safe and go the pin out route.

[@Teksers]

I need this for my Dell Optiplex 7010

[@DLMtechgarage]

harbin repair on ebay or their website. Great adaptors and awesome company. makes life soo much easier.

[@Teksers]

@@DLMtechgarage The only things is that I have one of those slim models(not the one with a laptop cooler on it), not the tower one. I wrote to him on Ebay and sent him a picture of the PC. Now I'm waiting for a reply from him and if he says yes then I'll buy it.

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@Teksers awesome, hes a cool guy and def building and expanding. hope fully he has something.

[@andy9042]

Wish they would ship to the uk

[@DLMtechgarage]

yea, they would make a ton of money if they did.

[@andy9042]

@@DLMtechgarage i really need theses adapters...

[@Phil.Hawkins]

Not sure where Reset SW goes!!!

[@DLMtechgarage]

they don't have one i think

[@dodotganteng9554]

sent me link where to buy it ?

[@DLMtechgarage]

store.harbinrepairs.com/ also can search for them on ebay.

[@artolimba1216]

Hello..brother in watching your video this is good performance all need change new case gaming,so now brother I have Dell optiplex 790 I need that front panel adaptor I'm here in qatar we don't have here so please friend can help me for sent front panel adaptor..thank you

[@DLMtechgarage]

Man I wish I could help but I would not be able to send them, maybe try the whole cutting and splicing method

[@douglomax7461]

Optiplex Community on FB - facebook.com/groups/DellOptiplexOG

[@DLMtechgarage]

Thanks! will def join!

[@LiZettE8]

Do they work with the 790 sff?

[@DLMtechgarage]

no the kits are not for the SFF but he does sell the power button adaptor for all models to include the sff on his ebay page

[@josejalapeno3141]

www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-790-990-and-Precision-T1600-Front-Panel-Header-Adapter-Kit/264733401752?hash=item3da3572298:g:LwcAAOSwTfdewK9-

[@buriedbits6027]

Bought the adapter.

[@OJA1965]

That thumbnail though.....

[@Salvavidas90]

Fix Alert! Fan previous Fan failure?

[@DLMtechgarage]

just means you need to plug in a fan. any fan will do

[@Salvavidas90]

@@DLMtechgarage But I already hace one connected to the CPU

[@DLMtechgarage]

@@Salvavidas90 need to be in other fan port that is on the board as well.

[@Pendragon69608]

Yo u still reply?

[@DLMtechgarage]

yes

[@Caine117]

When you use a video you want to know here and now, so waste of time making a video about shit you can bye on Chinese web pages

[@DorainGarza]

X N

[@pyrophobia133]

do these work on skylake Optiplexes?

[@DLMtechgarage]

nahh these are mostly for 3rd and 5th gen optiplex's to include xeons of that vintage.