[SOLVED] Power Button Question

Cheverge · 03-22-2009, 03:36 PM

Hello, I have a custom built pc, the guy I bought the case from had removed the power button and put a toggle switch in its place and hooked it up to clear cmos. I want to put a power switch back on it, what kind of button or toggle switch do I need, would just a 2 way toggle work or?

**wrench97** · 03-22-2009, 03:44 PM

No it needs to be a momentary switch (like a door bell) it only makes contact and closes when pressed.

Cheverge · 03-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Would you know if I can get a switch like that at a hardware store or should I order one offline? Thansk for the fast answer?

**wrench97** · 03-22-2009, 03:54 PM

What Brand and model of case do you have if you know?
A hardware or auto supply store should have momentary push button switches or momentary toggle switch would work but I think the push button would work out better for you.

Cheverge · 03-22-2009, 03:57 PM

Its a thermaltake armor, the first series.

**wrench97** · 03-22-2009, 04:12 PM

Try this for the original replacement>
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Faq.aspx?ID=1009

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Where can i obtain a replacement part(s) for my chassis?

Please go to http://www.thermaltakestore.com/ for replacement parts.Or contact our parts department by email at mailto:ttsupport@theramltakeusa.com regarding the price and availability of your part. You may also call 1-800-988-1088 and ask for parts.

Cheverge · 03-23-2009, 06:18 PM

I ended up getting a nice momentary push button at home depot and it works great, thanks for the help guys much appreciated.

**wrench97** · 03-24-2009, 01:20 AM

Good to hear you worked it out.

03-22-2009, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	[SOLVED] Power Button Question Hello, I have a custom built pc, the guy I bought the case from had removed the power button and put a toggle switch in its place and hooked it up to clear cmos. I want to put a power switch back on it, what kind of button or toggle switch do I need, would just a 2 way toggle work or?

03-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,579 OS: Win7	Re: Power Button Question No it needs to be a momentary switch (like a door bell) it only makes contact and closes when pressed. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

03-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Power Button Question Would you know if I can get a switch like that at a hardware store or should I order one offline? Thansk for the fast answer?

03-22-2009, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,579 OS: Win7	Re: Power Button Question What Brand and model of case do you have if you know? A hardware or auto supply store should have momentary push button switches or momentary toggle switch would work but I think the push button would work out better for you. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

03-22-2009, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Power Button Question Its a thermaltake armor, the first series.

03-22-2009, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,579 OS: Win7	Re: Power Button Question Try this for the original replacement> http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Faq.aspx?ID=1009 Email Page Print Question: Where can i obtain a replacement part(s) for my chassis? Please go to http://www.thermaltakestore.com/ for replacement parts.Or contact our parts department by email at mailto:ttsupport@theramltakeusa.com regarding the price and availability of your part. You may also call 1-800-988-1088 and ask for parts. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

03-23-2009, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cheverge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 132 OS: XP/Vista	Re: Power Button Question I ended up getting a nice momentary push button at home depot and it works great, thanks for the help guys much appreciated.

03-24-2009, 01:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,579 OS: Win7	Re: Power Button Question Good to hear you worked it out. __________________ Power Supply and Selection