Booting without case

[stelleg151]

So, this is a pretty newb question to ask, Ive been around the forums for a while, but Ive always had a case. I just build my brother a computer, but we cant get a case until monday, so I was wondering how you boot up the mobo without the case?

Thanks

[KaptainBlaZzed]

connect the two sides of the power jumpers with something metal.

I use a screwdriver

[Arkangyl]

some boards have an onboard power button.

otherwise find the two pins where the power button would normally connect to.

to turn the pc ON, connect those two points for an instant [insta contact button, just touch two wires.] if the pins are connected for sevenish seconds the PC turns off by force, so dont leave them connected.

reset is also an insta-short thing

[stelleg151]

Sweet, thanks guys, Ill try it out.