How to power my PC without the front power button?

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

So when building my computer I managed to snap the power button cable that plugs into the motherboard from the case, so I'm wondering if there's any way to power my computer without using the front power button? Thank you.

babachicken · Jan 5, 2014

i think you can buy a switch from a hardware store that you just connect to the motherboard

USAFRet · Jan 5, 2014

babachicken :

Ensure that is a momentary push button switch, not a constant power on switch.

USAFRet · Jan 5, 2014

What exactly broke? The cable? You should be able to just splice it back together.

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

But if I just connect it to the motherboard, then how does the case know that it's been pressed?

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

The power button cable basically is yanked right out of its socket, I have it infront of me right now, the full thing

babachicken · Jan 5, 2014

could you possibly send a picture

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

http://imgur.com/PNdBLIq

http://imgur.com/XgeuH4H

http://imgur.com/GJqPkcy

tinmann · Jan 5, 2014

What motherboard and what case? Most boards have their own power button. Yes please upload a picture.

USAFRet · Jan 5, 2014

LewisHW :

Strip those bare ends back a little, and solder them back onto the switch.

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

Hmmm I shall try that later. I'm hearing that if I connect the reset switch cable into the power button header on the motherboard it will work just as well, is this true?

USAFRet · Jan 5, 2014

LewisHW :

Probably. But then you'd have no reset switch.

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

Well I suppose id rather have my pc boot than have no reset button:L. Thank you

tinmann · Jan 5, 2014

I think Air Force retired has got the best solution. Strip and solder=Best answer. I would still like to know what case you have.

LewisHW · Jan 5, 2014

Apologies, Sharkoon T9.

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