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I need a new power switch for my computer. I was looking at the VL System Touch One but I was wondering are there any other options? I don't need any fancy features, just something that turns my computer on and off.
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Could you post a picture of your case? Also, do you want to put a new button where the existing one is or what?
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All you need is a standard SPST momentary switch. One can easily be picked up at Radio Shack. Then you just solder the wires from the original switch to the new one,and you're done. Alternatively you can wrap and shrinktube them to the switch,but its less reliable.
That one looks like it isn't SPST...maybe DPST. Would that one work out? Does it have to be momentary? I am thinking it doesn't have to be in order to work...just needs the interuption, right?
To use that one you would have the two leads that go to the mobo set up with one going to the center terminal and the other to one of the others...I think. Use a multitester to check the continuity.
To use that one you would have the two leads that go to the mobo set up with one going to the center terminal and the other to one of the others...I think. Use a multitester to check the continuity.
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A Multitester, huh? What if I just flick it on and off... that'd be a good test, methinks.
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I'll try it and let you know. If it doesn't work, you may never find out.
Originally Posted by Bindusar That one looks like it isn't SPST...maybe DPST. Would that one work out? Does it have to be momentary? I am thinking it doesn't have to be in order to work...just needs the interuption, right? To use that one you would have the two leads that go to the mobo set up with one going to the center terminal and the other to one of the others...I think. Use a multitester to check the continuity. |
I'll try it and let you know. If it doesn't work, you may never find out.
True, simple trial and error will work as well since either it turns on or nothing happens, but since I have a couple testers laying around I find it easier to just check the switch before hand.
If you have the right clips for the terminals on the switch it should be easy to change from config to config. I would just say make sure the rig is unplugged before changing them if the first one doesn't work.
If you have the right clips for the terminals on the switch it should be easy to change from config to config. I would just say make sure the rig is unplugged before changing them if the first one doesn't work.
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I don't have any testers...
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Originally Posted by Bindusar True, simple trial and error will work as well since either it turns on or nothing happens, but since I have a couple testers laying around I find it easier to just check the switch before hand. If you have the right clips for the terminals on the switch it should be easy to change from config to config. I would just say make sure the rig is unplugged before changing them if the first one doesn't work. |
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You're right,it doesnt have to be momentary,but it is preffered. If its not momentary you would have to flick it twice,if it is momentary,you flick it once.
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If you want some cool switches, take a look at the Bulgin Vandal series. Those are cool. Momentary push-button style, built in LED for power or HDD indication. Plus, they're certified for use in hostile environments (in case you get in a lockdown situation where you need to arm some uber-cool weapons system while gunmen are having a firefight in the room).
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Hi Burn,
Like this one??
http://www.directron.com/ec399.html
Take care,
Originally Posted by Burn If I had the choice, I'd get one of those cool military-grade SPST switches...You know, with the guard on it... |
Like this one??
http://www.directron.com/ec399.html
Take care,
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Exactly. There are 3 prongs, 2 that connect/ turn on the switch, the other a ground. I *believe* the two outside ones are hot/return, the middle a ground, but that's inferring, I'm guessing here. Wire the hot/return wires up, leave the ground unwired, or if you're feeling safe, ground it to the case.
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Here's the link: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/directron/ele70.html looks cool!
Hey how about a keyed switch like on a car--I've gotten them at the auto parts store before--they have several positions--one is momentary and is springy--it'd be like starting your car--you could connect the other positions to your lights, or if water cooled to the pump so that it fires up the loop before starting the PC...plus it would limit access to keyholders.
Originally Posted by laboitenoire If you want some cool switches, take a look at the Bulgin Vandal series. Those are cool. Momentary push-button style, built in LED for power or HDD indication. Plus, they're certified for use in hostile environments (in case you get in a lockdown situation where you need to arm some uber-cool weapons system while gunmen are having a firefight in the room). |
Hey how about a keyed switch like on a car--I've gotten them at the auto parts store before--they have several positions--one is momentary and is springy--it'd be like starting your car--you could connect the other positions to your lights, or if water cooled to the pump so that it fires up the loop before starting the PC...plus it would limit access to keyholders.
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