Acer Aspire Model AX3400 Repairs - I am attaching a labelled photograph of the connections

Scribe_05
Scribe_05 Member Posts: 3 New User
edited June 2023 in Aspire and Veriton Desktops

This is to do with a VERY old Acer Aspire Model AX3400.

In attempting a repair, a cable with a short flat end attached to the rear CD system of this unit became disconnected from the motherboard.

When I went to re-connect it, I found that there are 3 possible places to connect to and I certainly hope someone can help me to choose the correct one.

I am attaching a labelled photograph of the connections and hopefully this will help.

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title and issue detail]
Motherboard Connectors.jpg

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  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,393 Trailblazer
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    Hi @Scribe_05 I hope this information helps you although it does not seem to be exactly the same board:

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    Thank you.
    All the best.

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  • Scribe_05
    Scribe_05 Member Posts: 3 New User
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    Alejandro_AC Thank you for the reply. I will connect the same way and hopefully it will be correct.

    Many thanks.

  • Scribe_05
    Scribe_05 Member Posts: 3 New User
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    Thank you.

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  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,393 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    Hi @Scribe_05 I hope this information helps you although it does not seem to be exactly the same board:

    image.png
    image.png

    image.png
    image.png

    Thank you.
    All the best.

    • Haga clic en "Me gusta" si mi respuesta fue útil o márquela como solución si se resolvió, ¡gracias!
      • Colaborador pro bono, no trabajo ni hablo en nombre de Acer
    • Please click "Like" if my answer was helpful or mark it as solution if it was solved, thanks!
      • Pro bono contributor, I do not work or speak on behalf of Acer
    • MVP de MSFT (2003-21) & Windows Insider & X (alezmvp)
  • Scribe_05
    Scribe_05 Member Posts: 3 New User
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    Alejandro_AC Thank you for the reply. I will connect the same way and hopefully it will be correct.

    Many thanks.

  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,393 Trailblazer

    You're welcome, you'll comment.

    Thank you.
    All the best.

    • Haga clic en "Me gusta" si mi respuesta fue útil o márquela como solución si se resolvió, ¡gracias!
      • Colaborador pro bono, no trabajo ni hablo en nombre de Acer
    • Please click "Like" if my answer was helpful or mark it as solution if it was solved, thanks!
      • Pro bono contributor, I do not work or speak on behalf of Acer
    • MVP de MSFT (2003-21) & Windows Insider & X (alezmvp)
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,645 Trailblazer

    Here's the board layout:

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    And the info on them:

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    All four SATA connectors have identical specs, so it should really matter which one you plug the ODD into.

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  • Scribe_05
    Scribe_05 Member Posts: 3 New User
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    Thank you.

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