Illustrated Computer Childproofing Steps
Disconnect
the AC power cable from the back of the computer. Remove the side and
the front face. The on/off button has 2 white wires connected to it.
The color of your wires may be different.
The
white wires from the on/off button are part of the black bundle of
wires. They are connected to the motherboard with a wide multipin
connector. Disconnect this connector.
Cut either of the wires from the on/off switch.
Cut
a piece of spare double wire long enough to reach the computer
front. Strip the tips. Note the shrink tubing on the wires. I like
shrink tubing better than electrical tape for the final insulation but
you can also use electrical tape.
Soldier the wires to the cut wires.
Wrap some electrical tape to secure the wires and keep them away from fans and other components.
Bring
the wires to the front of the case. Strip the insulation, thread shrink
tubing if you're using it and don't forget to thread the switch nut
before you solder the wires to the switch. Go ahead and solder the
wires to the switch.
Everything
is in place. You can test your work now or if you trust your skills
just tigthen the switch nut and close up the computer.
All done. This computer is childoproof and immune to kids pushing the on/off button. Just hide the keys well.
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