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Title: Rewire power button
Post by: Clones on May 17, 2008, 10:46:15 pm

 :dunno


I've searched and I've read but I still need guidance. 

I using a Compaq Presario 5284, and I have traced the power button wiring to the motherboard.  It appears there are five wires there, (red, orange, yellow, green, and blue). 

I would like to rewire the power button to a pushbutton microswitch some where on the cabinet.   I am not sure which wire(s) are my ground and live wires to the power switch.   

Any assistance in diagnosing my power button wires is greatly appreciated

:dunno

Title: Re: Rewire power button
Post by: Doctor Ugs on May 17, 2008, 11:01:03 pm

it should say "power" on the motherboard itself right beside the correct pins.

only 2 are needed to power on. when your pc is off, use a screwdriver and touch 2 pins at a time, when fans start turning you'll know you hit the right 2 pins that need to be wired.