Problem :
I have a Antec Solo , Antec Sonata Plus 550(same design as solo) and Antec NSK-4482B EC. All of them have/had a power button problem (Only usign solo myself), instead of some superglue patchjob or new panel i was thinking of installing a new power button.
So far the plan is :
-drill a hole in a blank 5.25"
http://meep-meep.eu/bay.png
-get one of the following : phobya anti vandal push button
blade contacts version
http://www.aquatuning.de/water-cooling/ ... chtet-5pin
screw contacts version
http://www.aquatuning.de/water-cooling/ ... kten?c=628
-simple premade cable to connect stuff up
http://www.aquatuning.de/cables/other-c ... cm-schwarz
-heatshrink around the contacts
Very clumpsy and not familiar with handling electronics so some questions :
-Any tips on drilling true the 5.25" plastic bay cover front panel?
-What size to go for , 16mm or 19mm button?
-Push button with screw contact(have to strip the cable/solder ends/insert) or pin contacts like linked?
-Anything I am forgetting?
Or anyone know of a premade 5.25"inch power button front panel? Lian li and scynthe use to sell those but extremly hard to get or expensive.
Regards Ward.
UPDATE :
I decided to make it myself
REQUIREMENTS
-jumper cable(with blade connectors pre-bought)
-button i linked earlier
-scissors
-heatshrink
-drill
-hair dryer /heat
REMARKS
-having a grinder head for your drill make it lot less of a janky affair because of the struture of blank 5.25 bay
-the cable needs heatshrink over the cable contacts because they will touch each other
-the cable bought from the website only fit on 19mm buttons of the same brand , the 16mm have way smaller blade contacts
-you might need also soldering/crimp tools if you going to make your own cable
COST :
-cable ±3 euro
-button ±14 euro
-heatshrink collection 6euro(was a big pack)
-shipping ±4 euro
-Drill - borrowed
The led stopped working but then I noticed most motherboards only give out 5V on the motherboard pins. Attaching the led to a 12v line made it work again , apparently 5V volt was just enough to make it work but any little dip or wear on the resistor will make it stop working , if you buy a 12V button like me the LED should be hooked up to a 12V line.
End Result :
http://meep-meep.eu/result_button.jpg
building new power button for antec case(s)[Finished-Solved]
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building new power button for antec case(s)[Finished-Solved]
Last edited by soulie on Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:36 am, edited 5 times in total.
Re: building new power button for antec case(s)
I've had computers with two wires sticking out for a power button. Touch the leads lightly and voilà, the computer starts. My point is that it's hard to fail when all you need is some kind of momentary switch. Perfect starting project if you are new to this.
When drilling you want a nice hole. If you have a spare piece of plastic laying around you might do some training first. I usually start with a smaller drill and then expand the hole with larger and larger drill.
With the contacts I would go with soldering and heatshrink, nice and permanent.
If you have access to old computer cases you can grab parts there, cables and even switches.
When drilling you want a nice hole. If you have a spare piece of plastic laying around you might do some training first. I usually start with a smaller drill and then expand the hole with larger and larger drill.
With the contacts I would go with soldering and heatshrink, nice and permanent.
If you have access to old computer cases you can grab parts there, cables and even switches.
Re: building new power button for antec case(s)
Thx for the tips , they were very welcome . Updated main post with the end result, quiet pleased of the end result.Vicotnik wrote:I've had computers with two wires sticking out for a power button. Touch the leads lightly and voilà, the computer starts. My point is that it's hard to fail when all you need is some kind of momentary switch. Perfect starting project if you are new to this.
When drilling you want a nice hole. If you have a spare piece of plastic laying around you might do some training first. I usually start with a smaller drill and then expand the hole with larger and larger drill.
With the contacts I would go with soldering and heatshrink, nice and permanent.
If you have access to old computer cases you can grab parts there, cables and even switches.
Re: building new power button for antec case(s)[Finished-Sol
Glad it worked out for you.