How to bypass power button on a desktop computer

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[@davestahr8388]

Thank you. I built computers 25 years ago and run a tech business but in the last decade or so we don't do much PC repair work. I didn't even consider the power BUTTON could be the problem. Found an old jumper to short the pins on the board I have (which isn't this one but it doesn't matter) - and WALA it booted up. Now to decide if it's even worth buying a replacement power button for this silly XPS that's 6 years old......oh, and all you people putting the guy down for a 4-minute video, get bent. He's helping people out, why hate?

[@BasicOBS]

Thank you, I am a 13 year old kid and I'm working on my friends old pc and it's power button did not work so I used this video and it worked thank you so much I'm going to subscribe for this.

[@GenesectGamer01]

I just clicked onto this video and I just heard the sound of my pc turning on. This person must be a wizard

[@bwah9481]

man wish i was this lucky

[@theMidsizeLebowski]

Thank you for making this! And thank you for making it nice and short, right to the point. Super helpful and easy fix for a situation I had no idea how to deal with.

[@kaideos7558]

Thank you! Now I can go to online school, you're the best!

[@Rocketmanx34]

Thank you for adding the 2nd part--i.e. how to turn the dang thing off! Other videos neglected that detail!

[@questieee]

On short: find the PWR + and - pins, and just short them

[@q1q4]

In 2024 helpful thank you man

[@Pososso]

You can also use a screwdriver

[@darshitaswami4823]

Thanks bro you saved me during lockdown😊😊

[@neilmalkin5417]

The green light on the power unit is lit but the power button is inactive?... I'm not sure what to try...

[@robertolopez391]

My problem is that the
power button doesn't have that
LED light and that's all
is running but how come you know that is ON is the blue
LED light doent light up,
it could be the cables that goes
to the mother board?
Thank you!!

[@frantickfpv7834]

Thanks 4 postin this vid. Saved me a lot of time and headache. It's a temporary fix until I get a new power button.

[@heavencanceller1863]

Thanks, this video helped my computer illiterate friend

[@simonharwar8083]

By far, the best video of this that i've seen . just wish that the video image was larger.

[@scotty4617]

Thank you sooo much I was having a mental breakdowns

[@taconada3366]

Was it plugged in to high or is it me ;-;

[@scotty4617]

Taconada where that power button is take out that 2 pin connector and then get a screw driver and put it on the 2 pins and it will star the computer

[@RC-Heli835]

This is good to know but unfortunately mine still cuts right back off.
All the PS voltages check out except -12 is like -14.5. I doubt that's causing the issue though.
Mine won't stay on long enough to even get in the bios.

[@devaggo]

Yeah, some computers need a constant source for a little. For example, optiplexes like to do that, for some reason.

[@questieee]

Dude, that makes no diffrerence, its just a power button

[@MrIshmeck]

@@devaggoIm having issues on my optiplex and I replaced everything except the power button. It turns on for a second the it stops. Do you think it is in fact the power button?

[@helensilorio4803]

It helped my dads cpu worked again but the night he knew it he came mad so much...

[@makrophoenix3069]

Bro clicks power button while switch is on zero 🤣
I know its for a sake of a video but i still got a nice laugh of it

[@sean2val]

Wow thanks mate cheers from Australia

[@memegod5954]

Brand new build 3060 i710700 has the same issue as my old build 660 i74770 no parts shared both do not boot half the time although my fans spin and my keyboard gets lit up but does not boot, I run a designated 20amp power outlet directly connected to my pc and have had an electrician test and show my outlet puts out enough watts

[@avaricesyn9319]

My case has been through a couple of moves, UPS put a dent in it on a trip from IL to AZ and my power switch has been the first thing to go on it. I hate having to get in there just to do this, hoping everything will fit into a Dell i got from my sister in law. It took over 5 years, but mashing the button like a caveman isn't working anymore lol
Edit: gave her one last shot after pulling her out from underneath my desk, guess she decided to stop being stubborn. First button push xD

[@quantumcomputersystemsinc9838]

Thank you for your comment. If your computer button ever stops working, let me know and I will give you a hand.

[@robertolopez391]

My problem is that the
power button doesn't have that
LED light and that's all,
is running but how come you know that is ON is the blue
LED light doent light up,
it could be the cables that comes from the motherboard?
The machine is an old desktop
emachines ET 1831-01.
I will have to look the power
cables and check is they are
hook up correctly "I think"
Thank you!!

[@MaximumEfficiency]

3:00 start

[@AZ-bj1gb]

Gently *as you rip it off*

[@supatina36]

This is great! Lifesaver man! Thanks

[@albertdproslayer1237]

Thank you so much man u really helped me ❤❤❤

[@gabwhale]

thank you so much, my old pc power button not working fine

[@lancemcque1459]

Just jumper the two power switch pins together for 1 secs.
Just saved you 4 minutes. You're welcome.

[@Pigey]

Mine doesnt work for some reason lol, ig my mb is fucked up lol

[@OutlawCaliber13]

How hard is it to replace those wires in an Azza Genesis 2000 gaming case? Getting tired of opening my case to turn the computer on if it gets shut off. Wanting to replace it, if possible.

[@givemeafuckinr3068]

1$ lol

[@josegigi]

It doesn't work for me. Do you think my PSU Is dead? Even tho that when i put the switch in 1 , the led from the mobo turns on but the computer doesn't

[@judesantillan]

nice man thanks for sharing

[@renehaddad4673]

Thx for helping👊🏽

[@gamingbalkancroatia3405]

Do i need to turn off that key on back side evry time i shut down my PC??

[@artkaboom]

Thank you, I have been looking for a video like this for a while, searching for "on off switch" did not work...
I have an 2003 Power Mac G4 MDD, for a long time I was sure it's problem is the Power Supply.
Now I have an idea on how to test it, I did see a video where they had to remove/replace a circuit board so maybe this won't work. Maybe there is a fuse on the board...thinking out loud.

[@batman091]

can I connect the two pin cables? that white and green?

[@chillmatt2708]

After shutting off your pc . Should I leave power bottom on 1 or 0 ..?

[@Lieinfall]

I just bought mine two months ago and I alr have problems

[@oseqn]

Would a spoon work for the thing

[@manashpal268]

Good job man ...

[@brylleiankenfloria3770]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@hvacwiz7877]

My power switch has 5 wires on it and on the board

[@luizsouza2501]

Thank you

[@therussiantruolltroll6134]

It doesn't have to be those pins it can be any Power Pin that's labeled

[@theoggree3724]

If I’m being honest I just looked us up to see which pin the power button goes into

[@sleazyeezy9452]

Don’t have any of this in my computer... can’t turn it on at all... 🤦🏻‍♂️ this is too confusing

[@Iamtherealsun]

If this doesn’t turn it on what does that mean? I have a green led for my memory that is on when i turn on the psu also tried with another psu no luck, any thoughts?

[@hendrikhaubold3487]

How you solved it?

[@ramnechuil5663]

thanks man

[@robertolopez391]

My problem is that the
power button doesn't have that
LED light and that's all
is running but how come you know that is ON is the blue
LED light doent light up,
it could be the cables that goes
to the mother board?
Thank you!!

[@shafinmahmud1637]

Is there any risks..

[@viperdz3548]

Thanks bro oh ma gawd the only solution

[@igarsnt]

nice

[@momentsofanime1120]

I JUST CANT FIND THE POWER SUPLY BUT IM SURE THERES ONE

[@ytMMarfi]

It doesn’t work for me :(

[@Zakeusa]

nice trick

[@quantumcomputersystemsinc9838]

Thank you, Zake

[@airfryerlucy173]

I did this with a screw driver and it did not short out or turn on, what can be wrong?

[@alexandermelchor9362]

Lucy Xiriga motherboard or power supply

[@airfryerlucy173]

@@alexandermelchor9362 thank you

[@alexandermelchor9362]

What gpu do you have ?

[@steviem.7294]

@Dawid Jandzinski You're annoying

[@immortalsun]

Bruh why vertical

[@SBAntiVillain]

what ram are you using

[@pure_gamer7136]

You are Awesome

[@Bad888Max]

Is this legit no harm

[@kennethsulleza4282]

Too dark sir.

[@igorpavlovic66]

This could be dangerous of you are not isolated from the wire

[@kannan2413]

Man ur awesome 😍😘😘😘😘😘

[@bradyC1955]

you say "those 2 pins"...... WHAT 2 pins?

[@AV20242]

Thanks doesn't work

[@baumloserwald]

True Hereos

[@southstar9931]

4 min too long