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Custom PC power switch

Angy
By Angy
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Hello,

 

I am currently doing a  PC mod and I went out and bought a momentary push button.

but,

this switch has 2 NO, NC, C, and 1 set of + - pins. 

which do i solder to the cables that connect to the motherboard.

all I know is that the +- pins power the green light on the button. 

 

Thanks!

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it didnt work..

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there was also little to no resistance between all the cables 

 

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Sounds like a borked switch.

The switch terminals are supposed to be open at all times while depressed.

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I believe the C is for common, try to connect between one NO and the common.

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Does the switch have an led inside? That's what the +/- pins are probably for. As for the NO NC and C contacts, I'd try to  connect the NO and C. Check continutiy with a multimeter to see which contacts pass current when the switch is depressed, then use those contacts.

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