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sp33dball
11-18-11, 01:12 PM
I'm in the process of building my own case. However when it comes to wiring I have no experience/idea of what I'm doing.

The first thing I'm trying to work with is the power switch to the motherboard. I was wondering if this particular switch (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8698/ele-374/Blue_Illuminated_Bulgin_Style_Latching_Vandal_Swit ch_-_22mm_-_Black_Housing_-_Ring_Illumination.html?tl=g44c341) could work, and if so, any suggestions on how it should be wired?

This seems like it should be simple, but I want to be careful in areas I'm not familiar with.

jmh547
11-18-11, 04:08 PM
you do not want a latching switch. For newer motherboards you need is a momentary switch. Momentary (or non-latching) means that the circuit is only complete when you press it in and does not stay "latch" when you let go.

sp33dball
11-18-11, 04:25 PM
Ohh, good to know thanks!