Hey,
I really like the option to power off the whole device especially till a power-management will workout. Now I am thinking about to change the real Power-switch to one that is more accessibly - means usable without a paperclip.
Has anyone already changed this and/or has recommendations? I want it not to stick too far out, but good to switch by hand.
Thx & greetinx
Meik
I wonder if someone could use the I2C connector on the main board. Have it connected to a button.
You could also replace the current switch with a rocker switch. It would be less “secure” though.
the entire board on that side is only the headphone jack, some passives, and the power switch - it connects to the main board via some connectors.
it should be possible to fabricate a new board that mounts a larger switch - or to even solder in a switch and directly mount it to the side panel.
my short term plan is to 3d print a new side panel cover and a cap for the current switch.
Thanx it sounds like good hints, so i’ll look for a good day with good (self)patience and open the p-reform. hopefully i will have no spareparts when closing it again ;-D
Perhaps i’ll find a flat like the installed, but more accessible - like broader one…
The IC2 connector is far beyond my skills and understandings 
That’s super cool. Can you make it without the “on” engraving? My CAD skills aren’t that great.
You would have to ask whoever made that, probably posting on that site would work.
Or search there, somebody made different textless design
Oh, I thought you made it. Good find, though!
What’s your use case for this? Just wondering!
Switching it on and off without needing a sim ejector (or similar) tool.
I get that, what’s the use case for switching a pocket reform on and off rather than using the system controller menu?
I’m not 100% sure on this, but certainly it will help save battery if you’re not using it for a while.
I would use it to reduce the parasitic draw on the battery. The pocket still loses a nontrivial amount of power while “powered off”.
I have a bad habit of leaving that switch on and not using my pocket reform for a while, i’m sure my batteries are suffering and will probably need replaced. This mod is really nice! i might get this one.