Power switch mod

[Ak1780]

Hello I wanted to turn on my pc using a wall switch but i was worried since it's not a clicky switch instead it's a normal on off switch, would it cause any issue?

[DreamCat04]

The Problem is that you would have to flick the light switch on and off again since otherwise, it will continuosly be pushed and I would also not accidentally want to switch off my PC when I actually want to switch on or off the light

[jaslion]

That is an issue as you will either bridge the pins or not. Which means you'll basically turn on the system and then force shut it down when the switch stays in the on position. This will loop forever. You need a switch that only quickly bridges the connectors.

[Ak1780]

So you suggest I should turn it on and immediately switch it off?

[Poinkachu]

1 hour ago, Ak1780 said:

So you suggest I should turn it on and immediately switch it off?

Using that kind of switch (the one you took pic of) means it needs to immediately switched to the other side or your PC will power loop.
Because when the switch's rocker is at "ON" side, the mechanism inside will keep bridging the 2 power pins until the rocker is put back to "OFF" side.

PC Case power button uses momentary type switch. It's cheap, in my country (south-east asia) just the switch is like ... $1-$2
There is a fancier looking momentary switches, usually used for car / bike modding.
There is even a super mini one.
All it does is simply just to bridge the 2 cables when it's pressed, and stop bridging immediately.

https://www.newegg.com/p/1W7-005X-00043

 

[mariushm]

The proper term is... you need a MOMENTARY switch.

You turn on by holding the button pressed for a short period, you can put the computer to sleep / stand-by (if configured so in bios) by a short press on the button. And, you can turn off the PC by holding the button down for at least 4 seconds if my memory is correct.

 

[Ak1780]

Oh alright thank you for your help