BionicSniper Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 just use a screwdriver. i've done that on school computers when they wouldnt start (old dell gx110s) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemrboo Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 My last computer, pressing Ctrl-Alt-Backspace would turn OFF the whole computer. Once it turned off like that, you could turn it back on the same way. I used it alot, although it didnt always work. 518949[/snapback] That'd be a bit of a bum for Linux systems, ctrl+alt+backspace is to restart / kill X Anyhow, use a screwdriver and short the power on pin header thing like already mentioned. I do that one all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_snipe Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 That'd be a bit of a bum for Linux systems, ctrl+alt+backspace is to restart / kill X Anyhow, use a screwdriver and short the power on pin header thing like already mentioned. I do that one all the time 518977[/snapback] Thats how i found out Ive also messed around with the buttons, and maybe later i will make my PC turn on with the monitor power button. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Step one: RTFM to to find the two pins on the mobo that hook to the on switch. If you are lucky they are color coted or labeled. Step two: Short them with something. Caution: be careful not to touch anything else. I killed a mobo this way. Not fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchalogamer Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 I've killed mobos this way. Not fun. 518980[/snapback] YOu are one "special" person you know that....i actually used to randomly rake a paperclip across the pins on the board in my LAN rig when it was on the bookshelf to start it never a problem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 I've done this with screwdrivers. It seems to work... I only had the shorting out thing happen once. I'm special for other reasons... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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