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Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« on: December 16, 2004, 11:59:20 am »
After going thru old threads, I'm attempting to splice into the two wires on my computer's power button....and run a remote switch to the outside of my cabinet.

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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2004, 12:39:01 pm »
I'm not sure if this is the sort of thing you are after ?

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=AR70408&N=401


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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2004, 08:47:14 pm »
I noticed that ras2a is linking a site in the UK...

They are called many things like wire splices or scotch locks (brand name) and you should be able to find them at home depot.

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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2004, 01:12:13 am »
After going thru old threads, I'm attempting to splice into the two wires on my computer's power button....and run a remote switch to the outside of my cabinet.
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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2004, 01:00:50 pm »
Thanks for the responses. 

I has able to find the clip pictured above at a local hardware store.  I was amazed that the whole project only tooks 15 - 20 minutes.....now I start everything from one button located on the top of my machine!!!

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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2004, 01:14:30 pm »
Those wire taps come in very useful.  I have a huge bag of them :)

Glad you found some.  I think radioshack carries something simular too.

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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2004, 06:13:20 am »
Any chance of some pics? a step by step guide as not too clued up on this and dont want to get it wrong.  :-[

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Re: Wiring a REMOTE computer power button
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2004, 09:57:08 am »
From what I've researched, it seems that WHAT TYPE of computer and switch you have will determine IF you can add a remote switch.