Lindy PC Back Plate Serial Adapter DB-9 Male to IDC-10 1:1 Wiring Grey 0.26 m

The Lindy PC Back Plate Serial Adapter DB-9 Male to IDC-10 1:1 Wiring Grey 0.26 m is a practical hardware component designed to add an external serial port to your computer system directly through the motherboard. This slot bracket adapter eliminates the need for an additional expansion card, saving valuable PCI or PCIe slots inside your computer case. Featuring a standard DB-9 male connector on the bracket and an IDC-10 connector on the internal cable, it establishes a direct and reliable connection to the internal serial header. With a cable length of 0.26 meters, it offers sufficient reach for standard desktop PC chassis configurations, ensuring clean cable management and straightforward installation for legacy hardware integration.

Advantages

This serial adapter provides a cost-effective and space-saving method to equip modern or legacy computer systems with a functional serial interface without occupying valuable expansion card slots. The direct connection to the motherboard ensures stable signal transmission for compatible devices. Its precise 1:1 wiring configuration guarantees accurate pin-to-pin mapping, preventing communication errors between the computer and the connected hardware. The included slot bracket fits standard PC enclosures, and the durable grey cable design blends seamlessly with internal components.

Suitable for

• Connecting a legacy serial mouse directly to the motherboard
• System maintenance and troubleshooting of older industrial or office computers
• Adding a serial port to computer builds that lack external COM ports
• Integrating specialized hardware requiring a standard DB-9 RS-232 connection

When it may not be suitable

This adapter is not suitable for motherboards that lack an available IDC-10 serial header. It should also not be used with devices requiring null modem communication, as this adapter features a straight-through 1:1 wiring configuration rather than a crossed wiring setup.

Key specifications

• Connector 1: DB-9 Male
• Internal Connector: IDC-10 Female
• Wiring type: 1:1 straight-through
• Cable length: 0.26 meters
• Colour: Grey
• Form factor: PC back plate slot bracket

How to use

To install the adapter, first ensure your computer is powered off and disconnected from the electrical outlet. Open the computer case and locate an available expansion slot cover on the rear panel, then remove the securing screw and slot cover. Take the internal IDC-10 connector of the Lindy serial adapter and plug it carefully onto the matching serial header pins on your motherboard, ensuring correct orientation according to your motherboard manual. Secure the metal slot bracket to the rear chassis of the PC using the screw removed earlier. Close the computer case, reconnect the power supply, and you can now connect your serial device to the external DB-9 port.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify that your motherboard has an available IDC-10 serial header pin layout
• Check the physical space inside your computer case to ensure the bracket fits the available rear slot
• Confirm that your external device requires a standard 1:1 serial connection rather than a null modem cable

Usage recommendations: Handle the internal cable connectors with care during installation to avoid bending the motherboard header pins. Ensure the computer is completely powered down before opening the chassis and attaching internal components.