Optiplex 7050 MT transplant

Question

I'm looking at transplanting the motherboard from the 7050 MT into a new case. I know that I have to get the ATX power adapter. I just need to know about the pin headers for the front panel connections, like the USB, audio (not extremely worried about that), power switch, LEDs, etc.

I saw a company that sells adapters for other models, but not the 7050. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

redxps630 · Answer

7050 MT motherboard uses non standard proprietary odd shape form factor which means you cannot neatly transplant it to standard ATX case. You could still try to do it but there are issues

all the motherboard front IO ports are fixed part that fit Dell case only, and would not fit or work in new case because they would not be accessible externally
motherboard mounting holes may not match standard ATX hole location and spacing

DMckinney68 · Answer

I saw the mounted ports after i posted this. I think I can find usb cords that will convert to a standard header for the front panel.

As for mounting it in the case, the base layout is a Micro-ATX, and even the rear I/O panel is standard.

So, the only thing that I really have to deal with is the power switch & LEDs.

redxps630 · Answer

Power switch and LED is Dell proprietary 5 pin but there are adapter to work with standard front panel power switch.

DMckinney68 · Answer

Is the Diag LED used as the HDD indicator? If not, where would the connector be on the motherboard?

redxps630 · Answer

The HDD LED is integrated on proprietary motherboard.  it is meant to show HDD activity.  Diagnostic LED is built in power switch button.

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