Power Switch Modding

Skawn · 22 Mar 2008 at 05:39

I'm currently in the process of building a PC inside a TV stand as a media centre.

At the moment I'm just using some switches ripped from an old case but would prefer to have something a bit prettier! If I get a couple of push to make switches, is it just as simple as cutting the existing switches from their connectors and soldering the new ones on?

Also, does anyone know where in the UK you can buy ATX power switches with the motherboard connectors already on? (i.e. http://www.directron.com/atxswitch.html)

Tefal · 22 Mar 2008 at 05:46

Have a look for some capacitive switches, like the ones on ps3 if you want uber pretty

Skawn · 22 Mar 2008 at 06:04

Heh... when I said pretty, I really just meant prettier than the grey box I have at the moment!

Was thinking along the lines of these http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr2444.html (except push to make momentary rather than latching) which will be nice and easy to mount too.

PhillyDee · 22 Mar 2008 at 07:46

How about Anti-Vandal momentary push button switches. Stainless Steel, and pretty too. (http://www.lambind.com/news/news2006.shtml) has a range, but they dont have a shop. Prepare to spend a few quid on one. They are pricey. Sometimes you see them auctioned cheaper.
The ones you linked to are cheapest of the cheap. Though they do the job.
You can buy the headers for the motherboard, they are called KK headers. Easier to find an old box and nick one though.

Bradley8988 · 22 Mar 2008 at 11:22

google delrin there the best iv seen!

Skawn · 22 Mar 2008 at 11:27

Thanks guys, particularly for

PhillyDee said:
You can buy the headers for the motherboard, they are called KK headers.

It's so much easier to look for things when you know what they're called

Been out this morning and got a nice anti vandal switch from an electrical store. Works perfectly