Question CPU Case Repair Query?

[Michael_707]

My system is over 6 years old and things are failing.

Windows 10 Pro, 10.0.19044
ASUS Maximus VIII Ranger ROG motherboard.
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00GHz

I had to replace the video card "MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Gaming" with an "ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 OC 12GB". note: The old card may actually still be good; but I decided not to try a thermal paste repair and upgrade instead.

I had to replace the CPU cooler "Corsair H100i v2" with a "CORSAIR iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT".
note: The pump stopped and CPU overheated. The pump was supposed to turn red, but didn't? I decided not to attempt a repair.

I fixed everthing that needed to be fixed, but my computer case has a problem.

I would hate to go to the trouble of replacing the case.

The case has a custom (I think) panel on top with power button, mic, speaker, and usb ports.

I do not dare use the mic and speaker holes because they tend to get stuck open'; which is bad. So I taped over them.

The power button is half way broken. I guess one of the two plastic springs is fractured; Will button work all the way down?

Thermaltake Technology customer support said "I apologize but we do not have any parts for this unit ..."

I was wondering if I had any other options; other than buying a new case?

The panel on top of the case has ..

1. power switch
2. reboot button (I think?)
3. mic in
4. headphone out
5. 2x 3.0 USB ports
6. 2x 2.0 USB ports
7. hsd access light

Does some make something like this?

note: This might require me filling in the hole on top of the case with a black rectangular plastic peice.
note: The Thermaltake custom panel has a cable that plugs into the motherboards matching headers.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Show photos of your pc case.
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

If power button is broken, then you can use reset button instead. They're both same type momentary switches.
Just swap wires for power and reset buttons (connected to motherboard).

 

[cryoburner]

I do not dare use the mic and speaker holes because they tend to get stuck open'; which is bad. So I taped over them.

What exactly do you mean by this? Microphone and Speaker ports are usually always "open", as they typically don't have covers. Does this case cover them somehow, or are you referring to something else? Do you know what model the case is?

 

[DSzymborski]

Yeah, I don't understand the "stuck open" reference either.

Generally speaking, cases aren't serviceable in the sense that you can buy replacement parts easily. Sometimes, there are cases so popular that things like hard drive trays are available or have aftermarket features like a distro plate, but for most fixes on most cases, it's whatever you can fabricate yourself.

If your AIO was six years old, you were already well past its expected lifespan.

 

[geofelt]

What is the make/model of your case?
Some searching can find you some options.
Your usb/mike/speaker and other ports can be found in a 5.25" front panel adapter such as this:
https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-Microphone-Desktop-Connector-Adapter/dp/B00UBFXMXG

You can also buy a remote power switch such as this:
https://www.amazon.com/Computer-LIT...cphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-1479562963606&psc=1

Or a replacement button:
https://www.amazon.com/NOYITO-Chass...t=&hvlocphy=9011560&hvtargid=pla-751666537329

 

[Michael_707]

What exactly do you mean by this? Microphone and Speaker ports are usually always "open", as they typically don't have covers. Does this case cover them somehow, or are you referring to something else? Do you know what model the case is?

Yes. they are open physically in the sense that the bannana plug must always be able to penetrate the hole.

They are closed electrically, until the hole is penetrated interrupting the soundboard signal and inserting the mic and/or earbuds into the sound board circuit, My problem was when pulling out the bannana plugs the circuit remained open. Open audio circuits are silent circuits.

I believe that the cheap surface mounted female bannana holes do not spring back. The old style components could be bent to restore the tension. Surface mount components not so much,

I was able to restore/close the electrical connection by pulling the bannana plug in and out a dozen times until the computer starting squeaking loudly. No sex jokes please.

I decided not the use the speaker and mic holes after that. I taped over the holes to prevent anybody from accidently using it.

https://www.thermaltake.com/suppressor-f31-tempered-glass-edition.html

If you scroll down you will see the top of the case. The panel is next to the case front and is 1" by 8.5".

 

[Michael_707]

Maybe I should buy that the remote power button as a back up, just in case. Button with plastic springs really? I wonder if I could reglue the spring piece with some type of solvent?

I was hoping somebody made a front panel. I have seen front panels that do CPU frequency, CPU Temperatures, Light Shows and a long time ago a programable remotes.

That remote button would fix the problem.

 

[DSzymborski]

Maybe I should buy that the remote power button as a back up, just in case. Button with plastic springs really? I wonder if I could reglue the spring piece with some type of solvent?

I was hoping somebody made a front panel. I have seen front panels that do CPU frequency, CPU Temperatures, Light Shows and a long time ago a programable remotes.

That remote button would fix the problem.

Those are informational panels, usually in a bay, not typically complete replacements for the front panel of the case itself.