Need a new power button/switch...?

[SilverPaw750]

Several months ago, I pushed on my power button and nothing happened. I opened up my case to discover that the power switch that resides behind the button had fallen out of it's position. I couldn't get it back in, so instead I just taped it to the side of my case, and ever since then I've been opening up my case and pushing on the switch with a pen to turn my computer on and off.

So three days ago, I grabbed the power switch (I have to hold it in place to be able to maneuver a pen in to turn it on), and it ripped off right in my hands. The power wires severed, and I may be able to take pictures if necessary (since I'm not on my computer right now, I don't know how well I'll be able to hook up my components to it).

I looked online, and the only related topic I could find had several people suggesting to solder the wires back together. I don't want to do that, because I know I'll just fuck something up and destroy my computer. So I dropped by CompUSA, and they told me I just need to buy a new powerswitch to connect to my motherboard, which I can order off of my case manufacturer's website. Problem is, Thermaltake has THE worst laid out website, and I can't find anything on it, let alone a product I know nothing about.

So does anyone know where to order a new...power switch? to hook up to my motherboard? Thanks.

[SOSTrooper]

Do you know the model number for your case?

This is the link to the tech support request. (http://www.thermaltake.com/support/TechSupport/tech_index.asp) I've done this with Antec but I would imagine Thermaltake is about the same. Tell them you need a power switch replacement unit for your case.

Might be a good idea to take a pic of the case and the power switch. Some of us might be able to help if we can see what we're searching.

[SilverPaw750]

Alright, I'll e-mail tech, but here's the info:

It's a full-tower Thermaltake Xaser III
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/6422/0826072200co4.jpg

Here are the wires the button ripped off of (sorry for the bad picture quality, it's my camera phone). They're severed just above the rubber.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5012/0826072201bh0.jpg

And here is the button itself.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/4830/0826072202nm4.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1453/0826072202ahj4.jpg
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2300/0826072202bbd3.jpg

Let me know if anything else would help, thanks!

[SilverPaw750]

Submitting things on their tech page gives me a page reading:

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...so I think tech support from Thermaltake may be out of the question.

[SilverPaw750]

Nevermind, solved the problem by using my reset button as a power button.

[Raymond]

Nevermind, solved the problem by using my reset button as a power button.

Reset button can start your computer? Hey I never know that. And can it also do force turn off?

[Vinny]

Reset button can start your computer? Hey I never know that. And can it also do force turn off?

I think he meant that he just swapped the reset button in place of the power button which actually is a really good idea on your part OP.

[SOSTrooper]

Actually that is very smart, I didn't think of that. Good for you!