DELETED_5350

Stupot_ · 22 Jul 2010 at 19:50

unplug it and put computer to sleep instead?

JoDaMa · 22 Jul 2010 at 19:52

I've not tested this personally, but in Windows 7 you have the Power Options section in the control panel. In here there is a 'Choose what the power button does' option, you can set it to 'Do Nothing' and hopefully that should work.

PhillyDee · 22 Jul 2010 at 21:08

If it is held in for 4 seconds then it will shut off regardless.

Yes, you can unplug it from the motherboard. I have a better solution. Make a new button and hide it around the back. Plug it into the motherboard header.

Or cut off your sons finger.

wilko49 · 22 Jul 2010 at 21:25

or, add a switch in as well, on the back, in series with the button - that way, you can just turn the power button off.

Lakeland · 22 Jul 2010 at 21:30

Unplug power button connector from motherboard (PWR SW) and enable turn on by keyboard/mouse in bios

JamesTuc · 22 Jul 2010 at 22:18

Lakeland said:
Unplug power button connector from motherboard (PWR SW) and enable turn on by keyboard/mouse in bios

I've got a Razer Lycosa, can I do this?

Temi_D · 22 Jul 2010 at 22:30

I doubt hes gonna hold it for 4 secs straight. Its much longer than it seems

franco_22 · 22 Jul 2010 at 22:47

Cut the kids hand off and then tell him that he shouldn't touch people's computers when their playing a video game.

Problem solved :d

Akempster · 22 Jul 2010 at 22:53

if your comp has a reset switch you can wire both switches in series i.e. comp -> power switch -> reset switch -> comp. then just use both to turn on/off just make sure he isn't looking when you do

ShaolinDreams · 23 Jul 2010 at 00:24

no cartoons and sweets for 3 months tbh.

RedGooner · 23 Jul 2010 at 08:24

On the HAF X, there is a plastic cover that you can slide over the power button...

ubersonic · 23 Jul 2010 at 09:02

in the bios settings under power option set it to turn on when the mouse is clicked or keyboard pressed or both, then disconnect the power button from the motherboard, you can turn it on via kb/mouse and off via windows shutdown

randal · 23 Jul 2010 at 09:09

I like the idea of running another switch inline to the power button. Splice this inline and have it on the back of the case:

JamesTuc · 23 Jul 2010 at 10:30

I like the idea of having the reset switch in series with the power switch. Would also stop people using the PC when you don't want them to

Lemin · 23 Jul 2010 at 11:48

Get a new case, On Sonata Elite: the power button is located behind the door, making you to have to open the front door every time you want to turn your computer on or off. ( just lock door )
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Antec-Sonata-Elite-Case-Review/829/2

Dark_Angel · 23 Jul 2010 at 19:39

smoove said:
Well disabling the button from inside windows worked!

Now the little munchkin has figured out the cd-rom drivers, anything i can do about that other than disconnecting them?

Tell him not to do it, then if he does it break his fav toy. If he does it again, break his 2nd fav toy. Rinse and repeat for profit!

Cycrow · 23 Jul 2010 at 19:57

should be able to get a util to lock the drives so they wont eject.

a quick search found this

http://www.tothepc.com/archives/how-to-lock-cd-dvd-drive-prevent-drive-eject/

or if u use linux, just mount a cd and u wont be able eject anyways

Muel · 23 Jul 2010 at 20:10

Just disconnect the switch from the motherboard, and short the pins to boot it.

That's how I have to get my Ubuntu system going, because it has no case.