OC & Modding Is it possible to repair or replace the power button of a PC cabinet?

nemo_online said:
Maybe I asking the wrong question, but how do I know that this will fit or be compatible with the existing power button? Or is this a universal one size fits all kind of thing?
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Afaik on any fancy external button this is what its which fits internally! Unless your case front header comes with its own hub where such switches are soldered to the hub pcb.
You need to show here the button for getting a better suggestion.
 
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Did you try cleaning the switch by dunking it in IPA? That's how I fixed my 17 year old CM 690II power switch. Of course, once you do, make sure to blow out the excess and let it dry for some time. It's best if you can check the connection with a multimeter in continuity mode or resistance mode.
 
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So, a creepy and bizarre twist in the tale happened to finally end the "faulty power button" episode today. Just a few minutes back the side panel glass burst into a hundred pieces in my hands as I took it off to look inside the PC. The power button started working fine since this morning and is back to working normally but I am left with a completely open side panel exposed to dust and all other elements. So, in the end, I will have to go for a new cabinet pretty soon, I suppose. The very thing that I was trying to avoid. :( The external button from Amazon had also arrived but it is going back now as there is no need.

P.S. After the comments here, I checked and the power button of the cabinet had the wires soldered on. So, internal replacement of the switch was out of question.
 

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nemo_online said:
So, a creepy and bizarre twist in the tale happened to finally end the "faulty power button" episode today. Just a few minutes back the side panel glass burst into a hundred pieces in my hands as I took it off to look inside the PC. The power button started working fine since this morning and is back to working normally but I am left with a completely open side panel exposed to dust and all other elements. So, in the end, I will have to go for a new cabinet pretty soon, I suppose. The very thing that I was trying to avoid. :( The external button from Amazon had also arrived but it is going back now as there is no need.

P.S. After the comments here, I checked and the power button of the cabinet had the wires soldered on. So, internal replacement of the switch was out of question. Recommendations for a sexy looking cabinet :Dunder 8K (perhaps a fish tank style one) are welcome.
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BTW what cooler are you using?
What is the GPU?

DeepCool CG530 4F White ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case @ ₹ 6.7k
 
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nemo_online said:
So, a creepy and bizarre twist in the tale happened to finally end the "faulty power button" episode today. Just a few minutes back the side panel glass burst into a hundred pieces in my hands as I took it off to look inside the PC. The power button started working fine since this morning and is back to working normally but I am left with a completely open side panel exposed to dust and all other elements. So, in the end, I will have to go for a new cabinet pretty soon, I suppose. The very thing that I was trying to avoid. :( The external button from Amazon had also arrived but it is going back now as there is no need.

P.S. After the comments here, I checked and the power button of the cabinet had the wires soldered on. So, internal replacement of the switch was out of question.
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No harm asking Deepcool if they have a panel replacement which most cos. have. I had good exp. with Coolermasters and a few people with Corsair. And not just the panel but every single component of the case.
 
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nemo_online said:
So, a creepy and bizarre twist in the tale happened to finally end the "faulty power button" episode today. Just a few minutes back the side panel glass burst into a hundred pieces in my hands as I took it off to look inside the PC. The power button started working fine since this morning and is back to working normally but I am left with a completely open side panel exposed to dust and all other elements. So, in the end, I will have to go for a new cabinet pretty soon, I suppose. The very thing that I was trying to avoid. :( The external button from Amazon had also arrived but it is going back now as there is no need.

P.S. After the comments here, I checked and the power button of the cabinet had the wires soldered on. So, internal replacement of the switch was out of question.
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That's unfortunate. Didn't see that coming. If it was me I would just place a cardboard and call it a day (lol) but as I can see you are going for looks with RGB and white setup that's out of the equation.
That is a fine case which will now be scrapped.
 
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YeAhx said:
That is a fine case which will now be scrapped.
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Ya, sadly. Though not fixated on the white color. It was a fixation in 2020. Only one shop (amongst the ones I visited) in Nehru place had a white color cabinet. Now, done with that fixation. Latest semi-fixation seems to be fish tank cabinets. :D But first, let me enquire if Deepcool provide a replacement panel. Based on what I just read on reddit, they don't. No harm in trying though.
 
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nemo_online said:
Ya, sadly. Though not fixated on the white color. It was a fixation in 2020. Only one shop (amongst the ones I visited) in Nehru place had a white color cabinet. Now, done with that fixation. Latest semi-fixation seems to be fish tank cabinets. :D But first, let me enquire if Deepcool provide a replacement panel. Based on what I just read on reddit, they don't. No harm in trying though.
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If not then you can get a fiber glass cut from glass stores for the dimensions and then some jugaad from a furniture/carpenter shop to fix have some fixation. Original locking mechanism wouldn't be possible locally but if you manage to fine 3d file for the locks and print them, then your case will be alive again!
Again, fiber glasses are the best for cabinets owing to their lighter weight hence rock sturdy for those unusual droppings. The only downside- they are easily scratchable!
 
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If not then you can get a fiber glass cut from glass stores for the dimensions and then some jugaad from a furniture/carpenter shop to fix have some fixation. Original locking mechanism wouldn't be possible locally but if you manage to fine 3d file for the locks and print them, then your case will be alive again!
Again, fiber glasses are the best for cabinets owing to their lighter weight hence rock sturdy for those unusual droppings. The only downside- they are easily scratchable!
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Knowing myself very well, I doubt so much effort will come to pass from my end :), so don't be surprised if you see a new post in the "show off thread" after a few days.:D
 
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nemo_online said:
I have a 5-yr-old Deepcool MATREXX 55 V3 ADD-RGB WH 3F and the power button has started giving me issues. It gets switched on sometimes but never at one go. Yesterday, it didn't get switched on the whole day. Today, it took a good 10 minutes before it got switched on. Once it is on and running, the PC functions properly and I have not faced any issues. However, I think the button might be the issue here. So, is it possible to repair or replace the button and wiring (without a lot of pain) or is it time to get a new cabinet?
P.S. I had asked a local PC repair guy and he asked me to get a new cabinet.
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Open the panel under the switch and take the small PCB out
Desolder the bad microswitch and replace with fresh one

if you don't know hoe to solder, you can use third party repair shops
repair guys dont bother with such jobs because the effort required to open panel etc is a lot and they cant ask for much money for such a small job.. so its just not worth their while
If you otoh take just the PCB to a repair guy and ask to swap the microswitch, they will happily do it for a small sum since it is a 2 minute job
 
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superczar said:
Open the panel under the switch and take the small PCB out
Desolder the bad microswitch and replace with fresh one

if you don't know hoe to solder, you can use third party repair shops
repair guys dont bother with such jobs because the effort required to open panel etc is a lot and they cant ask for much money for such a small job.. so its just not worth their while
If you otoh take just the PCB to a repair guy and ask to swap the microswitch, they will happily do it for a small sum since it is a 2 minute job
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hey, thanks for your response but the switch is working fine now.
 
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nemo_online said:
So, a creepy and bizarre twist in the tale happened to finally end the "faulty power button" episode today. Just a few minutes back the side panel glass burst into a hundred pieces in my hands as I took it off to look inside the PC. The power button started working fine since this morning and is back to working normally but I am left with a completely open side panel exposed to dust and all other elements. So, in the end, I will have to go for a new cabinet pretty soon, I suppose. The very thing that I was trying to avoid. :( The external button from Amazon had also arrived but it is going back now as there is no need.

P.S. After the comments here, I checked and the power button of the cabinet had the wires soldered on. So, internal replacement of the switch was out of question.
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That happened with me too, I got an acrylic sheet for it cut & stuck it on for around rs.500

I also bought https://amzn.in/d/5k1zO0x to hang the tower somewhere on the wall to claim space & maintain distance between a howler of a PC & me when I am trying to catch a nap & the PC is putting a video clip together.
 
And the sexiest gaming PC build award goes to... :hilarious::hilarious:

Deepcool confirmed that they don't provide replacement panels. (Not the greatest customer care policy but hey, it's India & at least they responded!) Another interesting thing I came across somewhere online was that over a period of time, tempered glass will crack no matter what. So, I am going with the takeaway here that cabinets with tempered glass will last for 5-6 years before the inevitable happens. (Makes me nostalgic about those gigantic tin & metal cans of cabinets from the likes of Frontech and CM back in the day). On another note, wrote to Antec about their warranty policy on PC cases. Interestingly their official website has an email id that is invalid, found an India email id and haven't heard back from their customer support so far. Waiting. Read some Lian Li horror stories too. Moral of the story - have to tread cautiously while hunting for the next PC cabinet.
 

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