Replacement USB to Motherboard Connector

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  1. Posts : 259
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Replacement USB to Motherboard Connector


    Hi All,

    I recently sleeved all the cables in my computer case and in the process, I ended up breaking the plastic USB connector (pictured below) for my computers front panel. I figured I could just order an extra connector but after searching for quite sometime, I cannot find anything.

    Would anyone happen to know if these little plastic connectors can actually be purchased or what they are even called? I get a feeling that they have a specific name which is why my search is revealing nothing. Any help would be much appreciated. Feel free to let me know if you need anymore details or have any questions.

    Thanks in advance,
    JackALope
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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    Is this what you are looking for ?


    cable
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  3. Posts : 259
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    maxie said:
    Is this what you are looking for ?


    cable
    Thanks for the quick reply maxie, but no. It is interesting though that you posted that link because that is actually how I broke the connector. I lifted the black plastic tab too high and ended up breaking it off so now the cable doesn't stay in the connector anymore. Also the one in the link appears to be a 4-pin and the one I broke is a 9-pin I believe (pictured below).

    Thanks again,
    Jack
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  4. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #4

    At least you know what you are looking for now ...
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  5. Posts : 259
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    maxie said:
    At least you know what you are looking for now ...
    This is true, thanks to you. I actually just did a search by "USB Motherboard Header Connector" and still can't find anything. I am guessing that they don't sell small quantities to the public. I might just have to buy a generic USB cable with the connector attached and take it off.
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  6. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #6

    Check with Cooler Master, that may be one of you case cables
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  7. Posts : 259
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Dude said:
    Check with Cooler Master, that may be one of you case cables
    Thanks for the reply Dude. I checked with Cooler Master and they don't sell the cables or the connector pieces but they do sell entire replacement IO Panels. I think it might just be worth it to upgrade to the USB 3.0 panel they are selling. I would have to repaint it though in order match my case, which wasn't easy.

    HAF 922 USB 3.0 I/O panel - OEM Package - Cooler Master Store
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  8. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #8

    Not a bad price either
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  9. Posts : 562
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #9

    Hi

    You can buy generic USB front panel which will fit on the floppy disk bay and they are not expensive either.

    http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Front-.../dp/B00GGFWJWU


    USB 3.0 20-Pin 2-Port 3.5" Floppy Bay Bracket Cable Front Panel - Newegg.com
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  10. Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #10

    It's called a USB 2.0 header connector body. Try this one.
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