Minisforum MS-02 No Solder External Power Switch Mod

A simple print to enable wires to be run from the internal power button's solder joints to an external power button for KVM adaptors like the one used by the NanoKVM, as there are no internal pin headers for power control. The mod is fully reversible and makes no permanent changes to the MS-02.

Printed at 0.16 layer height in PETG on 0.4 nozzle.

To complete the mod I used:

• 2 x 20cm 24AWG Wire

• 2 x 35cm 24AWG Wire

• DuPont connectors 

• 1 x Cable tie

• Superglue

See pictures for guidance.

The printed clip is meant to be slid between the motherboard and the case and provide a friction contact between the internal buttons solder joints and the wires. The wires can then be routed wherever you need.

For my use case I wanted to connect them to a NanoKVM power board adaptor, which is intended to be used on motherboard headers. So I added DuPont connectors and routed the cable through the existing vent holes in the case and stuck the power adaptor to the case with hot glue. I used two lengths of wires connected with DuPont connectors to make it easier when working inside of the case. You can also pass the wires through the small hole at the top of the slot where the NIC/NVME PCIE Card is mounted.

Adapt to your own use case, information provided as a guide only.

Also see below if you need a case for the NanoKVM power control board.