P183 problem - vent door lock broken
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:39 pm
I have a problem with my P183. I just noticed today, that the plastic door lock on the bottom ventilation filter is broken. It's that small plastic push-in mechanism that clicks and holds when it is pushed in, and releases if you push it in again. I don't even know what it's called properly.
Well, it clicks when pushed in, but only if I push it in very deeply, and it doesn't hold the door at all. If it manages to hold the door, it does so in a way that you can't get it to release it - other than punching the lock.
Is it possible to replace this lock? I don't know if replacement parts are available (what is this door lock type called, did Antec use one with custom measurements or some standard one). I don't know if it's physically possible to remove/change this small component from the case - never had to take apart the P183 to this many pieces.
Since this is my main computer, I really don't want to take it apart just to experiment. Just re-cabling it would take an hour, since it's pretty much filled to the brim (hdds and fans everywhere, giant videocard, extreme cabling, etc.).
Well, it clicks when pushed in, but only if I push it in very deeply, and it doesn't hold the door at all. If it manages to hold the door, it does so in a way that you can't get it to release it - other than punching the lock.
Is it possible to replace this lock? I don't know if replacement parts are available (what is this door lock type called, did Antec use one with custom measurements or some standard one). I don't know if it's physically possible to remove/change this small component from the case - never had to take apart the P183 to this many pieces.
Since this is my main computer, I really don't want to take it apart just to experiment. Just re-cabling it would take an hour, since it's pretty much filled to the brim (hdds and fans everywhere, giant videocard, extreme cabling, etc.).