Help: Change Reset into PWR switch? - Overclock.net

cognoscenti · 05-31-08

I dont know too much about electronics and switches etc but
I need to make this change from being a reset switch to a power switch.

I have connected it to the pwr pins on the MB.

So when i press it it turns on the psu, at present it just turns on for a split second as its working like a reset.

Litlratt · 05-31-08

I believe the reset and power switches are mechanically different.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtId=e-pc-s1-n

coffeejunky · 05-31-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litlratt

I believe the reset and power switches are mechanically different.

In that case they seem to be. The power switch requires a momentary switch, whereas your reset switch seems to be a non-momentary switch.

cognoscenti · 05-31-08

I read that the pwr switch has to complete the circuit between the two pins

coffeejunky · 05-31-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by cognoscenti

I read that the pwr switch has to complete the circuit between the two pins

I thought the power switch was momentary. Because if you hold the power swtch down (I.e continuously completing the circuit) then the PC will turn off. I think the switch must only complete the circuit for less than 1 second then 'disingage'. At least thats how it works on my pc.

*CyberDruid* · 05-31-08

As far as I know from my expereience they are both momentary contact switches. Maybe there is another underlying issue there.

cognoscenti · 05-31-08

I just bought a few of these

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?...source=15&SD=Y

cognoscenti · 05-31-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffeejunky

I thought the power switch was momentary. Because if you hold the power swtch down (I.e continuously completing the circuit) then the PC will turn off. I think the switch must only complete the circuit for less than 1 second then 'disingage'. At least thats how it works on my pc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberDruid

As far as I know from my expereience they are both momentary contact switches. Maybe there is another underlying issue there.

Ok thanks guys , I will try and see if it starts with a momentary connection.

cognoscenti · 05-31-08

I found a proper case switch which i connected and same thing...lights up for a second then off again....

coffeejunky · 05-31-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by cognoscenti

I found a proper case switch which i connected and same thing...lights up for a second then off again....

You are letting go of the switch once you have pressed it right?
Just press it lightly and let go. If not, then thats weird

05-31-08	#1 (permalink)
cognoscenti 51° 31' 0 N 0° -6' 0 E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winebar Posts: 4,144 Rep: 414 Unique Rep: 187 Trader Rating: 3	Help: Change Reset into PWR switch? I dont know too much about electronics and switches etc but I need to make this change from being a reset switch to a power switch. I have connected it to the pwr pins on the MB. So when i press it it turns on the psu, at present it just turns on for a split second as its working like a reset. __________________ The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.--Augustine (354-430) Q6600 @ 4017.37 MHz on Striker II Q6600 3802.47 MHz (422.5 * 9) 790i Ultra Q6600 4152.04 MHz (461.34 * 9) 8-8-8-18 790i Ultra Last edited by cognoscenti : 05-31-08 at 07:48 AM.

05-31-08	#4 (permalink)
cognoscenti 51° 31' 0 N 0° -6' 0 E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winebar Posts: 4,144 Rep: 414 Unique Rep: 187 Trader Rating: 3	I read that the pwr switch has to complete the circuit between the two pins __________________ The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.--Augustine (354-430) Q6600 @ 4017.37 MHz on Striker II Q6600 3802.47 MHz (422.5 * 9) 790i Ultra Q6600 4152.04 MHz (461.34 * 9) 8-8-8-18 790i Ultra

05-31-08	#7 (permalink)
cognoscenti 51° 31' 0 N 0° -6' 0 E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winebar Posts: 4,144 Rep: 414 Unique Rep: 187 Trader Rating: 3	I just bought a few of these http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?...source=15&SD=Y __________________ The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.--Augustine (354-430) Q6600 @ 4017.37 MHz on Striker II Q6600 3802.47 MHz (422.5 * 9) 790i Ultra Q6600 4152.04 MHz (461.34 * 9) 8-8-8-18 790i Ultra

05-31-08	#9 (permalink)
cognoscenti 51° 31' 0 N 0° -6' 0 E Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winebar Posts: 4,144 Rep: 414 Unique Rep: 187 Trader Rating: 3	I found a proper case switch which i connected and same thing...lights up for a second then off again.... __________________ The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.--Augustine (354-430) Q6600 @ 4017.37 MHz on Striker II Q6600 3802.47 MHz (422.5 * 9) 790i Ultra Q6600 4152.04 MHz (461.34 * 9) 8-8-8-18 790i Ultra

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