Power switch

TRSjimbob · 21 Dec 2011 at 18:32

is it possible to buy a replacement power switch for a pc case with an extremely long cable or is it possible to buy extensions for theses cables ?

just to make it clear which wire i mean…

TRSjimbob · 21 Dec 2011 at 18:36

By the way when i say extremely long I'm thinking a couple of meters long.

Tealc · 21 Dec 2011 at 18:43

I do believe you can buy extensions, or you could break the existing wires and patch an old wire in between to extend your own. Either solder or twist bare ends would be fine as the circuit carries very little load.

TRSjimbob · 21 Dec 2011 at 18:52

would it matter the type of wire i use ?

Raikiri · 21 Dec 2011 at 19:09

Not really, a really thin one would be fine. Something like 30AWG, which you can get 10m for £1.38 delivered.

s452 · 21 Dec 2011 at 19:14

A US based PC modding store sells the extension cable, but as tealc suggested, doing a bit of soldering is a much cheaper way

Hyburnate · 21 Dec 2011 at 21:20

s452 said:
A US based PC modding store sells the extension cable, but as tealc suggested, doing a bit of soldering is a much cheaper way

Unless you don't have a solder or don't know how to use one like me

lrlcr · 21 Dec 2011 at 21:39

But a non-critical application such as this is an excellent place to learn!