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The mods continue to our mascot, “Skully” One of the most popular case mods you can do is change your computer’s Main Power Switch. I’m running with a Silver and Blue theme for Skully, so I’ve chosen a …
Blue Anodized Fighter Pilot Cover with Momentary Toggle Switch available here
You will need a 2 pin motherboard power connector, available here
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The Blue wire is connected to the middle screw (power). The White wire can be connected to either the top or bottom screw, depending which direction you want to push for powering your PC.
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I’ve connected the White wire to top screw. I push it up for ON, and again for OFF.
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Marking off the location for the switch with pencil and masking tape
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You must use a 1/2″ drill bit to make the mounting hole.
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Place the Toggle switch into the mounting hole
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Place the anodized cover over the toggle switch. Fasten on the included locking nut
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Connect the 2 pin connector to the Motherboard’s Main Power connection.
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Close the cover during system operation
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The funniest case mods are the easiest ones. You can install a Fighter Pilot Switch cover with a standard On/Off Toggle switch to power cooling fans, case lighting or other accessories.
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Great work, Couldn’t have explained it better my self.
PS: your 3rd to last image is missing the mnpctech.com water mark…
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Gonna do this my self! Thanks very much for this!
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