[SOLVED] Where's the switch?

docusk · 06-01-2008, 05:07 AM

My granddaughter has been given a Compaq Deskpro EN 115 (I think). PIII processor.
I've installed her HD (Win XP Home) and industry standard memory (Manual says that's OK) 750 Mb I think it is. May be 1 gig. I built the old one buy my memory's not so good.
All seems OK but... I can't find how to switch it on!!!
Led s on the Mobo come on but no switch to be found.
Is there some trick needed? Hope someone can help.

docusk

CTSNKY · 06-01-2008, 05:52 AM

Check the wiring coming from the front of the case to the motherboard and make sure it is properly connected.

Your issues may be either an incorrectly wired power switch to MB or a broken power switch. Both can be corrected.

What is the MB specific make/model?

**Underclocker** · 06-01-2008, 05:53 AM

Nothing happens when you hit the power button? Maybe it's broken. Remove the header connected to the power button wires and short the 2 pins with a flat screw driver, see if it turns on.

**wrench97** · 06-01-2008, 06:28 AM

If memory serves me those old compaqs didn't have a switch on the front
only on the power supply at the rear near where the power cord plugs in.

docusk · 06-01-2008, 11:05 AM

Nope. Not a sign of a switch.
I've asked someone who's used to them but he didn't know offhand. When he gets to work he thinks there is one in the tech backroom which is in use for odd jobs so he'll look in there tomorrow.
When I know, you shall know as well lads.
Meantime, here's the pictures to prove I'm not winding you up.
docusk

**wrench97** · 06-01-2008, 11:33 AM

docusk · 06-01-2008, 03:51 PM

Absolutely bloody brilliant!!!
Now I can get the darned thing working (I hope) Wish me luck.
What a super forum this has proved to be. First time out. Oh boy.
docusk.

dai · 06-01-2008, 05:49 PM

get a can of air and blow all the dust out of it

docusk · 06-02-2008, 05:00 AM

You know, I will do that, also the floppy drive is like a fur traders convention!
I'll bet it's never been used (says he, harking back to REAL floppies- 5.25")
Doubt if it will work.
Haven't done anything to the Deskpro yet, doctor's this am, shopping after, now it's time for lunch then it will be time for me to do a full internal inspection of my eyelids. Best part of the day eh?

docusk

80 years young next week..

dai · 06-02-2008, 10:36 AM

have fun

docusk · 06-02-2008, 11:53 AM

I will. Next week is family BBQ for my 80th and great granddaughter's 2 nd. Watch this space!
docusk

dai · 06-02-2008, 12:06 PM

i hope you have a great day

06-01-2008, 05:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
docusk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP	[SOLVED] Where's the switch? My granddaughter has been given a Compaq Deskpro EN 115 (I think). PIII processor. I've installed her HD (Win XP Home) and industry standard memory (Manual says that's OK) 750 Mb I think it is. May be 1 gig. I built the old one buy my memory's not so good. All seems OK but... I can't find how to switch it on!!! Led s on the Mobo come on but no switch to be found. Is there some trick needed? Hope someone can help. docusk

06-01-2008, 05:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Re: Where's the switch? Check the wiring coming from the front of the case to the motherboard and make sure it is properly connected. Your issues may be either an incorrectly wired power switch to MB or a broken power switch. Both can be corrected. What is the MB specific make/model? __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

06-01-2008, 05:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Underclocker Just passing by. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 824 OS: XP Pro SP3 x86 My System	Re: Where's the switch? Nothing happens when you hit the power button? Maybe it's broken. Remove the header connected to the power button wires and short the 2 pins with a flat screw driver, see if it turns on. __________________ Everest CPU-Z GPU-Z HWMonitor Real Temp Core Temp OCCT ORTHOS Memtest86+

06-01-2008, 06:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,712 OS: Win7	Re: Where's the switch? If memory serves me those old compaqs didn't have a switch on the front only on the power supply at the rear near where the power cord plugs in.

06-01-2008, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,712 OS: Win7	Re: Where's the switch?

06-01-2008, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
docusk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP	Re: Where's the switch? Absolutely bloody brilliant!!! Now I can get the darned thing working (I hope) Wish me luck. What a super forum this has proved to be. First time out. Oh boy. docusk.

06-01-2008, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,733 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Where's the switch? get a can of air and blow all the dust out of it __________________

06-02-2008, 05:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
docusk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP	Re: Where's the switch? You know, I will do that, also the floppy drive is like a fur traders convention! I'll bet it's never been used (says he, harking back to REAL floppies- 5.25") Doubt if it will work. Haven't done anything to the Deskpro yet, doctor's this am, shopping after, now it's time for lunch then it will be time for me to do a full internal inspection of my eyelids. Best part of the day eh? docusk 80 years young next week..

06-02-2008, 10:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,733 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Where's the switch? have fun __________________

06-02-2008, 11:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
docusk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 6 OS: Windows XP	Re: [SOLVED] Where's the switch? I will. Next week is family BBQ for my 80th and great granddaughter's 2 nd. Watch this space! docusk

06-02-2008, 12:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,733 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: [SOLVED] Where's the switch? i hope you have a great day __________________