How do you setup your PC w/o a case?

[sitheris]

I just got my new computer parts would like to build it out on my workbench before putting it in the case (just for testing). My question is how would you power it? would you have to have the case near by to plug in the wires just to hit the power button?

 

[Axman]

Use a phillips screwdriver to short the two pins which the power button normally plugs into, that will make it turn on (assuming everthing is plugged in). You just have to touch it for a second or so, however long it takes to make contact and watch the fans spin up.

 

[Slartibartfast]

You could also try licking the pins like you would a 9v battery

 

[sitheris]

Use a phillips screwdriver to short the two pins which the power button normally plugs into, that will make it turn on (assuming everthing is plugged in). You just have to touch it for a second or so, however long it takes to make contact and watch the fans spin up.

Is that safe?? Lol I don't wanna ruin a brand new motherboard

 

[mjz_5]

You could also try licking the pins like you would a 9v battery

lol, i remember once i said once, you can test a 9v battery by licking it, people thought I was nuts

 

[Stugots]

I've done it on many motherboards, just make sure you know EXACTLY which pins to touch.

 

[Axman]

I've done it on many motherboards, just make sure you know EXACTLY which pins to touch.

And if it makes you feel better, if it's not powered up, you're probably not going to fry anything. This is one of those things where you just have to trust your hands and do it.

 

[Tigerbiten]

Plus after you do it once, go into the bios and set it to restart after power loss.
Thats how five of my computers start up as they dont have start switchs on, just reset buttons for any hardlocks.......

Luck..........