Ancient Pavillion Power Switch

[Guest]

I have an old (2003) HP Pavillion t430.uk desktop in the garage for ordering parts. It runs XP and is getting very old. It's still adequate for crawling the net and I have frankly grown attached to it.

The power switch is starting to give me problems. It now takes several (5-10) presses before it contacts and lights up. I googled for a replacement switch but cant seem to find one anywhere. Where would I start in trying to mend the switch?

The worst case scenario is a new basic PC for the garage.Budget is strictly limited. Nowadays what is the best budget option for a basic web browsing and office system? Small form factor, chrome book, net book, all in one or laptop?

Thanks for your time

Craig

 

[mickypheonix]

Hi craigknight58
I suggest getting something like this ,
Drill a couple of holes in your case or front 5.25 or 3.5 bay panel and file out a slot for a switch like this
or if you can find a round one even better
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Desktop-PC-Computers-Case-Front-Power-Switch-Button-Cable-/321418515485?pt=AU_Components&hash=item4ad609541d
or perhaps try removing a powerswitch from an old pc

 

[i7Baby]

Or this - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=ST0578&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=978#1

 

[Guest]

Thanks for both these replies. Its not often I go to Defcon 1 in the garage.