Hard Drive usage LED doesnt light up

MeNorski · 22-09-2006

I just built a new computer, and for some reason the LED that indicates when the hard drive is in use never lights up even during Windows XP load screen. I did connect the H.D.D. LED connector to the right place on the Mobo. Does this mean the light or cable is broken somewhere?

I am using an Asus P4B Deluxe/Wifi-AP motherboard, and a WD Raptor 10,000RPM HDD.

Any help would be great thanks

Cressida · 22-09-2006

Try turning the connector 180° to switch the + and - pins.

22-09-2006	#1
MeNorski New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	Hard Drive usage LED doesnt light up I just built a new computer, and for some reason the LED that indicates when the hard drive is in use never lights up even during Windows XP load screen. I did connect the H.D.D. LED connector to the right place on the Mobo. Does this mean the light or cable is broken somewhere? I am using an Asus P4B Deluxe/Wifi-AP motherboard, and a WD Raptor 10,000RPM HDD. Any help would be great thanks

22-09-2006	#2
Cressida CE Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Almost there Posts: 4,443	Re: Hard Drive usage LED doesnt light up Try turning the connector 180° to switch the + and - pins.

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