newoski Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi Guys, Just want to make sure I understand wiring the power button to my button/motherboard... I plan to use an HDE Power Switch connector (image attached) and a microswitch button. If I understand correctly, all I need to do is: 1. Cut off the end of the wire 2. Separate the red/black wires 3. Crimp the red / black wires 4. Connect black to microswitch ground 5. Connect the red to NO (normally open) on the microswitch 6. Connect the HDE Switch end to my mobo Do I need to splice the power switch ground into my control panel daisychain or is it grounded via my motherboard? Thanks!! Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohiss Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I did the same thing you are doing. Just have one end plugged into your mobo, and the other end hooked up to your button. There's no need to connect it to your control panel ground. Oh, and I placed the button on the top of the cabinet towards the back on the side. I simply reach on top and push it. Completely hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverback Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Yep. I have the same on the top of my bartop cab. Looks cool with a lit red power button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekim Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 yep did the same on my build. you can also run the power switch LED from the motherboard header (power LED + - ), just make sure you have a 5v led bulb installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newoski Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks guys!! MikeKim, is this what I would (cut + crimp) to connect to LED to the mobo LED Power +/-? http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Cable-2-Pin-Female-Connectors/dp/B0081SDPEG Thanks, Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekim Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks guys!!MikeKim, is this what I would (cut + crimp) to connect to LED to the mobo LED Power +/-? http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Cable-2-Pin-Female-Connectors/dp/B0081SDPEG Thanks, Owen yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrathe Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I did the same thing. But used a panel mount audio jack on the PC case and a plug connected to the button. Makes for easy removal. Something like this. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103445 http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103454 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebarlow99 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I don't use that....i set my pc bios to turn on when power is applied...like for power outages and have everything plugged into a power strip..then I cut the power strip plug and wire into an EMI filter with switch and bam! http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMI-Filter-with-Fuse-IEC-Socket-Power-Switch-Built-All-in-One-/330797579818?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4d05127e2a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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