OwlTree Desktop Computer Power Button - External PC Case Motherboard Switch - On/Off Power Supply Button

I had a used NZXT H440 that I had bought for a PC build. Unfortunately, the H440 was in much rougher shape than I anticipated. Among these issues was the fact the power button had failed. The cables were crunchy and the button did not work anymore. I did some searching, and decided on this particular switch set. After gutting the original button, I channeled the new cabling into the case thru the hole where the original power button would go. The connectors fit, and I did a test fire. Power and Reset button worked like a charm. LEDs are functional as well. The pcb connector doesn't look like its quite centered, but it doesn't affect the overall function. The build quality is....okay? Like, I'm gentle with my stuff, so I don't mash my power button or anything. I have been gentle with this as well as you can tell its plastic/acrylic. I do like the transparent look with the screws though. As far as the adhesive mounting, I've had no issues with it. The quality of the adhesive is just fine, but I am mounting it to a cleaned case surface. So far, no cracks or damage to the unit. Overall, this saved this H440 and was a easy budget option for me. I feel that as long as you're gentle, this button set should last some time.

Easy to install and works great!

Works as promised. I made an open frame computer. It turns on when needed. For $8.99 it is a pretty good value. Seems to be well made.

Pros: The adhesive is 3M and holds very well. There is plenty of wire length for what we wanted to use it for. The look of it with the exposed circuit board is slick and looks great in person. Overall performance and quality is unbeatable for the investment amount! Cons: Lack of installation instructions. (ChatGPT saved the day on this…)

a good solution for PC builders who just need a quick power and reset switch without resorting to mounting everything inside a case

I really love the look of this but the clear plastic cracked after only a few uses, then the adhesive that holds it in place failed. Easy enough to resolve but two fails on a simple item? Looks great and works well otherwise

This was a straightforward install and works as described. The blue and red LEDs are “bright but too bright.” I like the tactile feel of the switches, they enough pressure that you probably won’t accidentally turn anything on/off. Good product.

I bought this, because my computer had stopped turning on, and if the problem were with the power button, this would be a cheaper and easier fix than replacing the PSU or the motherboard. Upon installing it properly, I was able to turn my computer on with it. As I write this, I have had it for five days, and it has worked promptly each time. I have also tested the restart button, and that is working too. Since it does not come with a manual, I will add some instructions and suggestions for installing it. Before connecting the power switch to your F_PANEL, you should decide how it's going to come out of your computer. On my computer, the main options were to go out an empty card slot in the back or out of an empty drive bay in the front. Since I connected it to the F_PANEL first, I found out that the power switch would not fit through a card slot. So I passed it through an empty drive bay. Since my case has covers for empty drive bays, I moved the power switch's cord to a place on the side where it could still come out if I put the cover back on. So I put the cover on over the drive bay and had the power switch come out of the side of the bay. Connecting it to your motherboard's F_PANEL involves individually connecting each connector to the specific place it should go in the F_PANEL. To do this correctly, you should refer to your motherboard's manual or carefully pull out one connector at a time, noting what it is and where it was. In case the connectors for the power switch are not aligned in the same order as the F_PANEL's ports, you can pull them apart to maneuver them better. The power switch has an adhesive backing from 3M covered by a film you can pull away when you are ready to stick it onto something. I did not want to stick it to any fixed object outside my computer, because that would make it more difficult to pull the computer out and open it up. I thought I might use the adhesive backing to stick it to a magnetic sheet, but I couldn't find the magnetic sheet. I also considered sticking it to a kitchen magnet, but the ones I found were too thin to have the magnetic strength to hold the switch. So what I did was use some strong magnets with plastic rims to keep it on the side of my computer. The power switch is composed of two panels screwed together, and the rim of each magnet is able to go over the closer panel. I have two magnets supporting the switch, and I have a third at the top holding it in place to keep it from tilting. This allows me to keep the power switch on the side of my computer, and it also allows me to move the power switch out of the way when I want to open up the computer.

Exactly as described. Got it for testing motherboards outside of a case so I don't have to short the power jumpers every time I need to boot lol. Works great, sturdy construction. Perfect for test benches or cases that don't have F_Panel buttons.

I really love these units, have them running on GPU miners and its a great addition, classy way to reboot or power on. Nice quality and performs flawlessly.

This little aux switch is working great and allows me to power up/reset a computer that's in an otherwise awkward spot. Only thing I don't like is the markings seem to be laser etched and they're a little hard to see, but still a very functional product. Provided cable is insanely long and will snake around even the largest of cases. Overall 9/10 but would be a solid 10 if the labelling was somehow more visible, either by changing the shape of the cutouts to indicate function or applying a label.

Handy to have for test benches. Saved me from doing an RMA on a perfectly good motherboard because of a defect on the power button on a brand new case. Power button symbol is a little hard to see, but otherwise, it's great. Definitely worth grabbing.

I just needed an extra button to start a pc, as my case's power button failed after many years of use. Replacements are impossible to get for the specific case I have and so I settled to get this one. It looks nice, although primitive. I didn't bother connecting leds or the reset button, as don't need them, since my case ones work fine. 2 things could improve this item: 1st - adhesion is enough to stick horizontally on a desk surface, it holds well there, but it is insufficient at holding on the side of the table (under the table rim, which is where I thought would be convenient to have it, like a bank alarm button position). It is durable though, as the unit survived falling twice from this position and no scratches or breaks! 2nd - splitter adapter would be good, so that your pc buttons and leds would still work while this is installed. As is, you have to disconnect your pc buttons and leds to get this slotted in. It still worked for me, since my pc case button died, but I would be annoyed if I had a working button and just wanted to add another button in a more convenient spot without disconnecting my pc buttons. Also, I have not tried holding this button to see if it will force reset, so no idea whether signal would be just a power ping, or whether it would send continuous signal to motherboard to force power off.