how to turn on a computer without a case?

[DoOLiE11]

how do i turn on a computer without a case?

i'm testing out motherboard and i dont want to mount them in the case and than attach the power stuff every single time i test a new motherboard.

thanks guys

 

[rockhard]

I just identify the two pins that connect to a power switch and short them momentarily with a screwdriver FWIW.

 

[lenjack]

What he said...works every time.

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

on the ATX connector, find the green wire, and short it to a black wire. do the same to turn it off.

 

[Rhombuss]

A better way to do this (safer) is to go to your local electronics shop, by a cheapo momentary switch and rig it up to a 2 pin connector. Hook that onto your motherboard and at least you have a switch now. I used to use the screwdriver approach, but it's a little cumbersome sometimes. Just make one of these makeshift motherboard switches and you can re-use it for future experimentations .

 

[anthrax]

if your bios supports it ..you can use Keyboard Power up....just hit Control Esc..and it powers up... : )