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I put my motherboard into a PC case with a broken power button. I really don't want to reinstall everything in a new case. I was thinking I could use a momentary SPST switch.
Is that possible? Can I just put a new header on, thread that cable into the back of a button with the cable threaded through the case grille holes, and secure that button to the top of the case? Thanks bros

>> No.2894205

Have you tried whacking the wires that lead to the broken button together?

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>>2894193
The same thing happened to me and I bought a similar switch. Yeah just wire it up easy.

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>>2894193
yes
but why go with a boring button?

>> No.2894249

>>2894193
yeah, just make sure it's a momentary push button. I'm lazy and just have wires hanging out, one of my others I just reach in with a screwdriver and short the right pins.

>> No.2894448

>>2894193
Just move the [RESET] button wire to the [POWER] header.

>> No.2894458

the power button isn't directly connected to main power so all you need is connect 2 wires together, any button will do
>>2894226
>i have no idea how it works but i need to look cool for the thread
>>2894448
>modern pc
>reset button

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>>2894193
Super easy to do. The power switch is just connected to two jumper contacts on the mainboard. You can replace it with whatever.

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>>2894458
>>i have no idea how it works but i need to look cool for the thread
stfu cuck, it's a momentary toggle switch

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>>2895131
>25 fucking dollars for one damn switch

>> No.2895176

>>2895161
welcome to trump's USA

>> No.2895472

>>2895161
You'll never be /fa/ if you refuse to spend on novelty.

>> No.2895746

>>2894193
i just touch a screwdriver to the mobo power pins to turn mine on.

the power switch and wires are bloat