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Question

I Need help building my new computer

Aug 3, 2019 3:05PM PDT

I have always used a pro desk 600 G1 from HP and I have changed cases but I didn’t think about the power switch and won’t know how to connect it can anyone help me?

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Not really.
Aug 3, 2019 3:14PM PDT
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(NT) Can I send a picture and see if you know where to put it?
Aug 7, 2019 11:27AM PDT
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Here's my bet.
Aug 7, 2019 11:49AM PDT

You may have to get out a drill or other sheet metal tool to make a new place or mount for the old power switch in the new case.

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Have I got this right?
Aug 7, 2019 3:22PM PDT

The plug from the new power switch does not fit in the mobo.

Can you just swap plugs?

Might be easier than removing the new switch and installing the old switch.

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That's why I went for the PDF Service Manual.
Aug 7, 2019 3:50PM PDT

It looks like HP has a proprietary power on and wiring scheme so the easy out here is to transplant that button and wiring over.

Now this may challenge folk that didn't take any shop classes or in a school that doesn't teach the basics of drilling, solder work and more.

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Yup
Aug 7, 2019 5:01PM PDT

Now that I have looked at the power switch connector to the mobo it's best to transplant the old switch.