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How to wire a new power button?

The screen on my MBP broke, and I wanted to take it apart and build a custom case to use it as a desktop. I've basically done it, and it works (with the power pad trick.) But I don't know how to wire or solder a new button to turn it on. And I also can't find any simple parts. Please help!

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The power button is part of the keyboard assembly.

I think you should be able to remove the button from the power button then solder on the two spots on the button to make a button from there.

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Yes i know, The entire keyboard assembly is ribbon cables.

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