Reset switch for IBM 5150/5160?

Jim Leonard trixter at oldskool.org
Sat Mar 26 11:50:21 CST 2005


Has anyone ever wired up a reset button/switch for their IBM PCs?  I find 
myself powering down-then-up my 5150 three times a day when all it needs is a 
hard reset to reboot a hung machine.  I've searched the web and usenet archives 
for such a design or specs but haven't found anything.  If I could soldier a 
few wires to a pushbutton, I feel like I would less harsh to the machine...

Or, does it not really matter?  Is it not a big deal to power down, then power 
up (after 5 second delay) a 5150 or 5160?  I know IBM PCs were built well, but 
I am unwilling to find out *how* well :)
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