seogoat Distinguished Jan 2, 2009 384 2 18,865 Dec 18, 2012 #1 My power switch on antec 300 is dead. On my asrock extreme4 it has a power switch on the board. Is there anything wrong with using the board to turn it on and off until I find a replacement? Is it safe?
My power switch on antec 300 is dead. On my asrock extreme4 it has a power switch on the board. Is there anything wrong with using the board to turn it on and off until I find a replacement? Is it safe?
popatim Titan Moderator Dec 2, 2009 39,207 1,066 136,890 Dec 19, 2012 #2 while its not safe to constantly be reaching in your case (think static discharge) it wont do any harm if you're carefull. I would use a chopstick to press the button while I have my other hand hold the case to ground myself out.
while its not safe to constantly be reaching in your case (think static discharge) it wont do any harm if you're carefull. I would use a chopstick to press the button while I have my other hand hold the case to ground myself out.
seogoat Distinguished Jan 2, 2009 384 2 18,865 Dec 19, 2012 #3 Thanks popatim. I have a chopstick now and will make sure to ground myself out.