Testing - switch?

[generaltso]

If I want to work on a motherboard outside a case, I can hook up the psu. But the worst part is having a case near by with a power button.

What should I look for to buy if I just want a power button? Does anyone sell a testing device where I can hook up power lights, hdd lights, power switch, and reset, but not a whole case?

 

[denis280]

if you can.find a old pc case and take it from it.

 

[wangotango]

You don't need one. Use a small flat head screw driver and touch the two panel connector pins and it will start right up safely.

If your want to buy something
APEVIA CVTPWSW 25"

Or exactly what your asking for
FrozenCPU ATX Control kit
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8...Control_Kit_0014.html?tl=g1c7s436&id=h4Expkpm

 

[alkemyst]

jump the power stitch pins with a flat head like said or buy a switch.

Keep in mind some switches have exposed contacts behind them so be careful of that.

I'd just jump it at the motherboard pins with a flathead.

 

[hendermd]

Cheap switches on ebay.

 

[generaltso]

Great thanks for all the info. Been working on computers a long time and didn't know you could just short the pins with a screwdriver!!

At any rate the link to the frozen PC looked exactly what I was looking for, but with shipping it was $14. Picked up a cheaper one on ebay for $1

Thanks to all for info