'Power-on' buttons.

DavidNW · 23-07-2007, 08:17 PM

Is it possible to repair or replace a broken 'Power-On' button on a PC's case and perhaps the wiring that connects it to the motherboard? Or, is it necessary to buy a whole new case?

Many thanks,

David.

donkey42 · 23-07-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidNW

Is it possible to repair or replace a broken 'Power-On' button on a PC's case and perhaps the wiring that connects it to the motherboard? Or, is it necessary to buy a whole new case?

yeah, you can if you can repair it although, it's easier to just replace the power switch , just disconnect it from the mobo & disconnect the switch from the back of the case's front panel, do any necessary repairs, you don't actually need a power switch, you can however, briefly short the two pins that the power switch plugs onto to turn the system on

Edit: just use a screwdriver tip to short the pins & leave it connected to the pins for 3 seconds to turn system off, as you would with the power switch

DavidNW · 23-07-2007, 08:18 PM

Thanks, Dave.

I was just thinking how it could be achieved because a friend of mine says his 'Power-On' button has inexplicably cracked! He must have been very 'heavy-thumbed', so to speak!

donkey42 · 23-07-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidNW

I was just thinking how it could be achieved because a friend of mine says his 'Power-On' button has inexplicably cracked! He must have been very 'heavy-thumbed', so to speak!

no probs, i like easy to solve problems, although, it must be about 10 or 15 years since i replaced a power switch, good job they haven't changed, cos it not very easy to mess inside my system now

Big B · 26-07-2007, 05:13 PM

The power and reset switches use a momentary push button switch. The likes of Radio Shack or similar stores should have them.

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DavidNW Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 57 Male Posts: 583 Times Helpful: 20 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	Thanks, Dave. I was just thinking how it could be achieved because a friend of mine says his 'Power-On' button has inexplicably cracked! He must have been very 'heavy-thumbed', so to speak! __________________ "Hell is other people" - John Paul Sartre. Your life is never a wasted if you are happy and content about the person you are.

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	The power and reset switches use a momentary push button switch. The likes of Radio Shack or similar stores should have them. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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