[crjdriver]

A quick test would be to connect the reset button to the power pins on the mb. Use the reset button to start the system [does the same thing as the power button] If it does the same thing, it is not the power button and would point at a problem on the board.

[Rich-M]

Wow awesome idea crj!!!

[crjdriver]

Yeah they really do the same thing and it is a quick and dirty way to check if in fact the button is bad.

[Iaife]

hi there!

just a quick update...i tried your idea, Crj (great idea, btw...i never thought of it =).

plugged the reset button's wire into the motherboard...where the power button's wires go. the desktop booted up fine & has been running smoothly for hours now.

sooo...guess it was definitely the power button.

i'm sooo glad the problem's been solved now...i *never* would've guessed that it was power button.

thanks again, everyone!

=)

iaife

[crjdriver]

You might try a shop that builds systems. They may have a power switch that fits you case. If you cannot find one, you might have to get a new case OR just use the reset switch to power the system.

[the_mad_hatta]

You're welcome by the way!