Add a PC Power Switch ANYWHERE! - Outside Your Case

[@kevontrotman9008]

my front panel power switch is broken and i was about to get a new case not knowing these exist and this is so much more convenient, glad i found this!

[@J0ermungand]

Cute switch. But you don't actually have to check the polarity for mechanical switches. It's just like touching two wires together - doesn't matter which one goes where. Same with a relay btw. Could be different for an electronic switch though (idea for next video: hacking a 433MHz radio remote light switch or similar into a PC power switch) .

[@MaxsTech]

True, I actually forgot about that fact, the LEDs you will need to, but as for the switches it does not matter. Good catch!

[@J0ermungand]

@@MaxsTech It was a perfectly good explanation on how to check polarity though!

[@No1sonuk]

It's funnier when you realise there was nothing about checking the polarity when the splitter was put in... 🤣

[@phxrider950]

Silverstone (the case maker) makes a wireless switch you can buy for about $35.

[@gamepad3173]

This is gonna be a great upgrade for what I have in mind. taking my computer and sticking it in a closet with an external power switch, and Power LED being ran all the way from the closet to the L shaped Desk. that way I don't have to run from my desk to my closet and turn on my PC that way.

[@Synovyx]

How do you handle the wiring for displays?

[@gamepad3173]

@@Synovyx I think what I'd have in mind is using both cable sleeves and PVC piping for running wires and cables.

[@st779]

Be carefull with airflow inside the closet. Your computer can get quite hot if it doesn't get enough fresh air

[@SofaKingA]

Cool idea, maybe I can incorporate it into my next build. With gpu and cpus coming out I'm waiting to see whether RTX 40 or 30 series or AMD is the way to go. Fun times.

[@thepourstar]

Incredibly helpful, thank you :)

[@AdamSmith-fe9jf]

Great video! I have a Dell XPS that has a 5-pin connector with the power switch and power LED all integrated into that one connector. Is there a way I can still use this external power button to connect to my PC? Also, the external power button I got came with a splitter that has 4 connectors total for two power switches and two LEDs (one set for original computer case and other set for new power button). Therefore the connector that is meant to connect to the motherboard is a single, long 4-pin connector. Would this work somehow with my computer? Thanks for the help.

[@-KD572]

Amazing video. I was able to do this myself in under 10 minutes. Thanks so much

[@alexandern3710]

If you've got a soldering station and an old keyboard you could make one,it's a rather affordable alternative

[@qalb8675]

How man? I got everything

[@BrixyBrixhamite]

You might be able to connect the led's in series if you connect one pole from the base to one from the switch (you will need a metal pin for that)

[@JohnYoga]

Brilliant! Liked and Subscribed. I ordered the external power switch (plus it looks like it ALSO comes with the splitter cables).

[@fivertom4738]

Doo you need the ''weideer 12mm Momentary Push Button Switch Metal''?

[@brianmofomme865]

Always wanted to do this, thanks bro....✌

[@DieRuhe]

Well edited video. Would you happen to know the length of the cord coming out of your case? I know it will be different for each case, but luckily I have the same one as you. Thank you for your time!

[@MaxsTech]

It was about 3-4 feet

[@DieRuhe]

Thanks bro. Will post here again when I get it installed. 🙂

[@the_og_rocklee_154]

Is it possible to just wrap a copper wire around the pins on the motherboard instead of using a female connector?

[@itslife56]

yes.... but please don't do that, don't be stupid.

[@justus6364]

Yea i did that, just make sure wires don’t touch each other. I forgot that and then wondered why my pc goes on & off without pressing the button 😅

[@j.a.kohler6097]

I recently purchased a VWRHar Switch Splitter 1 in 2 Out, Bi-Directional Switch for my TV, but I'm not quite sure what I intended to use it for. I don't play video games, so I'm looking for other potential uses. I was hoping to connect my router to either my Wi-Fi ready TV or my Roku device to potentially save on broadband costs. However, I think I may have purchased the wrong item. I'm not very tech-savvy, so any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@itsprivate3061]

kinda of a dick move of them not including the damn led splitter

[@Paradaz2990]

Not really, the remote buttons only have 1 ight on them so you can choose whether you want the power LED or the HDD LED to show on the remote button......you can't have both.

[@itsprivate3061]

@@Paradaz2990 yeah. thats the entire point of the splitter, so you can light both the button and the hdd case instead of just one.

[@Paradaz2990]

@itsprivate3061 nope. It's to provide the power switch and a single light. You still need to split the power switch if you still want o control it from the pc as well as the remote button. If you wanted power LED and HDD LED you'd need 3 splitters and a remote button that had supported 2 lights.

[@ura617]

hey my pc is dell 7050 micro, i cant seem to find those pins on the manual either

[@imjustdoingmybest6236]

thank you!! i bought a button and it didn't come with any instructions. i felt it was pretty self explanatory but I wanted to be sure.

[@leebannister3759]

Would this also work for the front IO connectors (USB A, USB C, Headphones), to have a Y connector?

[@kevontrotman9008]

this is only for the power switch

[@andyvillarreal2844]

Could you do a video on how to wire a race ignition as a pc power button

[@RazielJones-n2f]

Would this work with a laptop?

[@TheMCGuidebook]

I had a simular question to this... is it possible that when you press the power button on you pc to turn on all your monitors because i dont want my monitors in power save mode...

[@Sleepysova]

Is this possible for a laptop ?

[@md.fahimur_rahman_imran]

I have a question! Would be happy if you answer... What should I do if I want to light up both of the external power button and PC Case power indicators lights?

[@Paradaz2990]

You would need 2 of those splitters.......but your remote button would also need to support 2 lights.......the power LED and the HDD LED. Unfortunately, most of the remote buttons only have one light which means you have to choose which light you want the remote button to show......a solid power light or the HDD activity light.

[@johnrheycarillo813]

is it possible to install this to a laptop

[@vanshrajput3061]

can i do this with my laptop if yes how and if no is there any other way to do ..??

[@uzumix]

what if my front panel header cables are grouped into one single 10 pin female cover? What im trying to say is i cant only take out the power switch cable i can only take out all of them at once

[@bryandotson6400]

you can modify the connector to your motherboard to have jumpers on the correct pins, then wire the splitter to one pair and your case button to the other.

[@EverTheOptimist37]

I need something like this, but for a laptop 😅 any ideas?

[@benielishackove2686]

Thanks, awesome review, question, can the case power led be connected to the power led header - and the switch led be connected to the storage activity led? or the opposite? thanks!

[@No1sonuk]

It's just an LED in the remote switch. You can connect it to any LED header you want.

[@ericsderricks4879]

can i hook this to a mini HP EliteDesk 800 g2?

[@jrld5]

Hey ive got a question if my power button doesnt work anymore can i just keep using the screw driver manually to open my pc will it like harm any of my components or break anything because im kind of scared but i already did power jump my pc and it work can i just keep using my screw driver for the rest of the pcs life span? thank you!

[@MaxsTech]

You can…but seems like a pain lol up to you though, it’s basically doing the same thing the button does, just connects those 2 pieces of metal. So if you wish to, you can with no worries of harm, it’ll just be annoying to have to do.

[@jrld5]

@@MaxsTech thank you so muchh! its much better rather than buying my self anything flashy or new 🙏

[@crazyjonas4474]

What’s the name of this cable

[@Kirbythediver]

I think I'll just get a momentary switch from auto shop and splice in with disconnects from the stock button wires. So I can use either

[@astrax819]

A quick question i got a propleme (too long to describe) can i unplug my recently power button and just put an second extern button on my table so that i have only the extern power switch

[@MaxsTech]

Absolutely you can! Just unplug your case switch and plug in the external one. No need for any splitter.

[@alfsearching]

Could U please answer this question? Does ATX external power switch work with mini PC's? The reason I ask becasue my recently purchase DKE power switch work with my desktop but not with my mini (which I think is ITX)!

[@PabloComeMucho]

So my wire for that part of the motherboard has all of those wires together could it still work?

[@MaxsTech]

If you’re able to separate them you could, otherwise you would need to somehow splice into the power switch wire alone…it would have to be a bit rigged up.

[@ChipoTheAlt]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisakadaglitchy2057]

If you replace a power switch on a dell computer because you want to swap the motherboard will it work

[@grzechuxd2701]

Can we connect it to mini pc intelnuc?

[@Keijo_Länsi]

now how do i make that 1 key keyboard

[@vonnblagaming984]

Is it okay if I dont plug the LED lights?

[@MaxsTech]

Totally optional

[@abdulloh5069]

what if laptop? is that possible?

[@ZeryusXD]

My power switch for my Asus G11CD is broken. Even though the desktop is about 8 years old I'm hoping this anywhere power switch will save me a bunch of $$ compared to having to replace an entire machine as I'm not ready to upgrade yet lol. The connector pins are there in the motherboard thankfully.

[@spencerworkman]

Is there any chance you know how to add an external power switch to a laptop? I want to keep my laptop closed and operate the PC on my external monitor but the power button is on the inside and i need it on the outside.

[@MaxsTech]

It’s not perfect but you can go into your power settings and change the “closed lid” option for laptops to only turn off the screen. You can then put the PC to sleep and wake it up with a mouse or keyboard click. Unfortunately that’s the only method I could think of to keep the laptop closed.

[@BobInAJob]

How long is the cable? I need a cable that’s 3m long really

[@nolanmuir3453]

It’s about 6ft long

[@bartlx]

All you need to make it custom length is to find a bit of extra wire (eg: from a dead electronic device) and a soldering iron.

[@bengriffiths5642]

Can you use this switch On a standard laptop?

[@justus6364]

I think no, cable doesn’t fit the one in laptop’s motherboard.

[@tashane_jayasinghe]

can u do for laptop

[@born2surron]

No

[@betaraybill3112]

Does this work on a laptop?

[@betaraybill3112]

Im using acer nitro 5 and power button is not working

[@McdonaldsFriies]

I was able to do this but way cooler instead doing it with a Lamborghini start button on my desk and holy it feels sick

[@maheshwarangnanasambantham5489]

My cpu button is damaged. Can I use this as a permanent solution? Don't want to buy new cabinet. Please advice

[@MaxsTech]

If you’d like, sure. No problem using this forever. Does the same function as the main button.

[@elm4nsuri]

nice vid Max

[@BridgeMcOmie]

does this work with Xbox series s?

[@thuvagaruruthiran1685]

Does it work with xbox

[@muhdfitri5371]

but what if my front panel cable comes all together

[@MaxsTech]

Unfortunately the only way to add a switch in for that scenario would be to splice a wire into that combined plug… or find a way to separate them

[@Rgna1989]

My hp gives me bios error failure cable

[@itsiikonik]

Help!!!! So I have a GIGABYTE B550 Vision D-P motherboard, and a Lian li o11 case my front panel connector doesn't have separate pins so can I keep it plugged in and plug this little power switch next to it or do I have to remove it? I'm new to this

[@MaxsTech]

From what I can see it looks like the motherboard has all the necessary connections in the bottom right corner next to that orange sata port. I can’t find anything to show me the connector on that case but if it’s a preassembled single connector and not separate wires you may not be able to use this external switch.

[@ryuzaky2605]

nice but i cant find that switch in italy or europe reseller and i had to import from usa to 60$ with ship wtf...

[@mandyzheng7705]

do you know 2.5GbE switch？

[@stefanleithner6922]

anyone got a diffrent place to buy the splitter? amazon doesnt deliver that product to switzerland and I can't find anything by googling

[@Jaz_Overwatch]

AliExpress

[@reaperplayz5903]

the switch is out of stock

[@TheDalisama]

You can find plenty of them on Amazon in different styles. I just bought one branded as DKE. It was under $10 and came with a splitter.

[@EeroKoski-c8y]

Make your own by bying one keyboard switch and the cables

[@isaaccontee]

do anyone know if i can do this with a laptop with closed lid? i use my laptop as a desktop and is always closed under my monitor support

[@MaxsTech]

Laptops dont use standard motherboards so their power buttons are usually soldered on directly :/

[@jeromeaustinmanalad3391]

Man i bought this power switch and i forgot my Lian Li o11 Evo case front panel connectors are integrated as one connector and not individually. Anyone here with cases that has front panel connectors integrated, Any way i can it through?

[@ritswik]

You can buy standalone external power switch that comes with individual wiring to f panel

[@theukpunishersclips9486]

Could someone help me on this, I have a Dell motherboard (0427JK) and I don't think I have these pins like the video? I think mine is a 'mini' version but don't know enough about PC's to say for definite, are there cables I can get that would go from mini to standard as I have one of these power buttons on order already?

[@MaxsTech]

Do you happen to have the dell xps 8930? Or 8940? Looks like it’s a prebuilt from dell that may use their own custom proprietary board and front connector. Looks to be like a single 4 pin port, you can try to follow that and see where it leads to, you may be able to find the wires where the power button plug into that cable and use that.

[@Drdreynotanmd]

Great video! Really lame shirt tho, go SpaceX!

[@jaredneaves7007]

I connected this with a sonoff re5v1c which let's me tell my alexa to turn my pc on and off

[@mrnoedahl]

Great job my hillbilly friend. I’m going to give it a shot.

[@_agx]

Great content, but for the love of god please keep the sub and like promotions AWAY from the literally middle of the content I’m trying to watch

[@FPChris]

Why is this a cable? Ugh. I need it to be wireless. The only one I’ve seen uses an adapter card which is dumb too. Seems like this would be easy???

[@RoddOzLand]

Bruh

[@captainsubtext]

I would like to get a solution via usb-c. Plug and play. This pci-e remote thing is horrible. I agree with you.

[@wally1957]

I have a better solution! I simply wanted to turn on my PC by remote control at home as I did not want to get up out of my chair with my yellow lab sitting on my lap. I also did not want to use a phone or app to turn it on and off so here is how I did it. I added a remote control to my Minisforum mini pc by adding a "remote control power strip". Set the Bios (hit delete button during boot up), change the setting to enable pc to start after power outage. Then simply turn the pc off normally but after pc shuts down power off the power strip. When you turn power strip back on PC boots up automatically. Simple, cheap and effective! Hope this helps everyone.

[@manuthefourth]

now show me how to do this on a laptop