PC Case bit wanted

[cumbriasteve]

Before I have to order from abroad I thought I would ask here, the forum often throws up surprises but I think I will be lucky if it happens this time.

My Pc case, a Cooler Master brand has developed a faulty power button, the little sods snap and stick in, requiring a poke with a knife every time I switch on.

This is it:
http://www.cmstore.eu/case/elite/elite-33x/elite-330-power-button-sold-per-1/

Found them on ebay at £30 with p&p

Just asking on the off chance anyone messes around with pc's and has a spare one to sell before I check if they even post to the UK.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Can't help with a part, but their terms & conditions only say that some large items may not be available for International shipping - it'd be safe to assume that they will ship a small part like that to you.

Better order 3 or 4 for future use, I see someone in their review recommends that as it's a common & recurring failure.

 

[rtbcomp]

Turn a problem into a feature - it's a security feature.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Can't help with a part, but their terms & conditions only say that some large items may not be available for International shipping - it'd be safe to assume that they will ship a small part like that to you.

Better order 3 or 4 for future use, I see someone in their review recommends that as it's a common & recurring failure.

Yes probably will do, it's a very flimsy designed thing.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Turn a problem into a feature - it's a security feature.

Very true, if they pinch my PC without pinching the penknife sitting next to it they won't be able to switch it on.

 

[ukracer]

Very true, if they pinch my PC without pinching the penknife sitting next to it they won't be able to switch it on.

If they pinch my PC withOUT a pen knife they wont be able to cut their throat when it runs like a dog! lol

 

[ibrooks]

Thirty quid just for the switch!

I've just checked and the Elite 335 case is just under £33 across the road here.

 

[candor]

If the switch is that flimsy I'd be getting a better quality one off the likes of rs components, farnell or maplins.

It's easy to start the turn on the pc without the switch anyway, just cross the wires going to the switch

 

[bigegg]

There's a switch to turn a computer off?



Just checked my log - "uptime 1493 days, 23hrs 19mins".
So I reckon 4 years since mine was powered down.

 

[ibrooks]

It's not Windows then. Our servers are officially up 24/7/365 but in reality they almost all get a reboot at least once a month when patches are applied.

I must admit I'd be looking at a different switch - surely it's just a momentary switch. There's usually a fair amount of space behind the plastic on the front of the case so easy enough to make a plate to cover the existing hole and then fit any switch you can get hold of.

Iain

 

[Barlidge]

I used a simple doorbell button once, worked a treat. Various styles available

 

[eSCHEn]

If it's the switch rather than the plastic facia plate then I've a few 10mm square ones here you're welcome to. There may be some other sizes as well but they're the common ones.

 

[cumbriasteve]

If it's the switch rather than the plastic facia plate then I've a few 10mm square ones here you're welcome to. There may be some other sizes as well but they're the common ones.

Yeah it's the plastic fascia that's pushed to work the switch.... BUT.... after other's posted mentioning using a momentary switch I have dug deep in the 'shed of death' (the one where I hoard priceless rare obsolete junky things that are bound to be handy some day) and lo and behold have found a switch with a surround that can be easily dremmeled to fit perfectly and it's nearly the same colour.

So thanks to all for your help, even the doorbell one ...... the penknife will now be redundant.

 

[Rocketman]

Glad you got it sorted.

Was it a moment of anger that broke it?

I know that is how I broke the power button on my old laptop. Repeatedly pushing it has hard as I could followed by 2 fists slammed down on the keyboard.

 

[eSCHEn]

Sweet. Glad you got it sorted Steve

 

[cumbriasteve]

Glad you got it sorted.

Was it a moment of anger that broke it?

I know that is how I broke the power button on my old laptop. Repeatedly pushing it has hard as I could followed by 2 fists slammed down on the keyboard.

Well normally us guys do think that pressing a button harder will make something work..so say's my other half but in this case it's the cheapest designed crap bit they could fit to an otherwise excellent pc case.

 

[cumbriasteve]

Sweet. Glad you got it sorted Steve

Cheers Pal