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Old 09-04-09   #1 (permalink)
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Question How to turn on a computer w/o a power button
This probably sounds fairly stupid..but I'm experimenting (:O) with a tech station, and I just realized there's no power button.

Is there any way to turn it on without such a power button?

I did google this prior to thread creation but I couldn't really find conclusive results. I can get some pictures up if that helps, thanks for any answers.
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yea use a screwdriver, look in your mobo manual for the pinout for the power button and connect the two with a screwdriver
its what im currently doing as im running caseless right now
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All a button does is complete the circuit.

Bridging the circuit with something conductive, like stated above, does the same thing.
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power jumper with a flat head
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power jumper with a flat head
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Take some sort of two pin connector, reset switch/power button/ i think even a two pin fan connector would work.

Simply touch the two exposed wires together and voila you got power.
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Waaaait, what other kinds of jumpers are there?
Assuming you're not being sarcastic, check your MoBo manual for jumpers that may appear on your board.
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Ok, I tried touching the only 2 pin connector I could find with a paperclip, but nothing happened...
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Ok, I tried touching the only 2 pin connector I could find with a paperclip, but nothing happened...
use a flathead screwdriver
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Also, don't bridge the ONLY CONNECTION YOU CAN FIND.

Look up your motherboard and properly locate the CORRECT pins

Your manual will list power, hdd led, etc locations.
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