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GA-586HX PS2 header VCC shorted to ground

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First post, by Jim5589

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Hello. I have a Gigabyte GA-586HX 1.55 motherboard and today connected a PS2 socket to the pin header on the board. the connecter is wired as per the boards manual but a mouse is not detected. I have since found the VVC pin is shorted to ground. I wondered if anyone would have an idea where to look to solve this. I have had a good look at the board physically and cannot see any issues with traces or anything so I assume the issue is with a component but i dont know enough to know where to start looking. any pointers would be appreciated

Reply 1 of 2, by Horun

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VCC should be 5v and generally comes from the PSU main 5v+ lines, if it is shorted to ground then think the board would have other issues than just a mouse not working AFAIK.

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Reply 2 of 2, by Jim5589

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Thanks for the reply. Pin 1 and 2 on the board are definitely shorted. and according to all the info I have seen on this board those pins are Vcc and ground. I will give it a test tonight and see if its showing 5v to be sure. thanks

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