Articles about 5vsb wire | UserComp.com

How to Replace a Damaged Purple Wire on a PC Power Supply Unit

If something is wrong with the purple (5VSB) wire on your PC's power supply unit, you can replace it using a 5V (30W) adapter and joining the ground of the PSU to the ground of the adapter using a +5V wire instead. Read more to learn how to do this and other PC repair tips on our tech support site.