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samcat
05-20-2007, 05:24 PM
While modding a computer I busted the power switch (on\off switch). Unfortunately all of my Junker’s have different connectors (what plugs into the motherboard)

Connector I need: http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/8620/powerswia8.jpg

Anyone have any idea where I could get one? I tried eBay, but came up with nothing.

Bucko
05-20-2007, 05:43 PM
You could just do some soldering to make the others work if you have to use that plug.

samcat
05-20-2007, 06:14 PM
1) don't have a sodering iron
2) don't know how to soder;)

I sopose i could just put a new switch on...perhaps some one coluld find some instructional info for me?

Spawn-Inc
05-21-2007, 12:55 AM
1) don't have a sodering iron
2) don't know how to soder;)

I sopose i could just put a new switch on...perhaps some one coluld find some instructional info for me?

when you say you could put a new switch on what does that mean? you want to learn to solder or try and get a factory replacement?

Redundant
05-21-2007, 05:46 PM
Your best bet it to just cut off the broken power switch and, since you don't solder, I suppose you could twist the wires onto the new switch.

simon275
05-23-2007, 06:47 AM
Keep the orginal cable carefully remove it from the old switch. Go to your local radio shack or what ever store you have where you are the sells electronic components and ask them for a momentary switch with screw terminals. This is the right switch for your computer and since the terminals have screws you can just screw the bare wire into place to get a connection.