nRF52840-DK Power Switch SW8 physically is broken

[avchizhov]

Greetings to everyone.

We have the nRF52840-DK, where the Power Switch SW8 physically is broken.

Is there any way (a bypass, making a bridge/shortcut, using a soldering) to make it powered on, i.e. permanently?

It is supposed, that the DK will be powered with the USB port J2.

We are appreciate for any suggestion.

Br., Toni.

[Asbjørn]

Hello Anton,

Did it break in your hands or did it arrive in this state?

The link to the HW files is here: https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/dev-kits/nrf52840-dk/nrf52840-development-kit---hardware-files-3_0_3.zip

You'll find it under the "Download" section on the page here: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-hardware/nRF52840-DK/Download?lang=en#infotabs

You can have a look at the HW files as you can remove the switch and permanently have it ON if that it ok with you by making the connections under the switch with a small wire and solder. You can power the kit through the "External supply" pins between the white J6 and the USB connector as well.

Best regards

Asbjørn