Soldering a header

Johannes_11 · Jan 28, 2017

I just bought a second hand motherboard that seem to have less fan headers than i expected now that i looked closer at the picture of it. I concluded it was because it is from a complete computer. But i noticed that there is text on it and solder so i am i wondering if its possible to solder in a header there? Seen this on other motherboards with "missing" headers and just solder dots but never reflected on it.

Asking this mostly because i am interested in knowing. Very unlikely i will do anything because soldering on a motherboard seems to be a generally bad idea and getting a fan controller would be wiser.

Motherboard Asus P8H77-M PRO
Complete comuter: CG8270

Nigel Spike · Jan 29, 2017

At ASUS' homepage you can look up this specific motherboard, look at pictures and compare. You can even read the detailed specs for the fan headers and check their location in the manual ASUS provide there.

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CountMike · Jan 30, 2017

Thin steel MIG welding wire is what I use. It's covered with copper and solders just as good as copper wire.

Johannes_11 · Jan 31, 2017

Nigel Spike :

Had problem finding manual for the exact model since it seem to be a modified version made for a complete computer. The drivers and manual are still relevant of the original, only a few features missing. My main question was if it possible to add headers to motherboards that have soldering dots and text written but no header. I have seen other motherboards having that. I think its because its different versions of motherboard model. .

Johannes_11 · Jan 31, 2017

CountMike :

I do like the idea of welding on my motherboard

CountMike · Jan 31, 2017

It's just wire, you don't "Weld" on the computer, you solder it.

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