SOLVED HP Pavilion Power Switch

[jaybo]

Well, I love my new Hp Pavilion Desktop TPO1-0xxx, Product # 6XQ50AA#ABA... Ser. # 2M00383BCG. EXCEPT the power switch is already acting funky. (Failing occasionally) I contacted HP and was advised to send it to HP service center for free repair. I received shipping label and box to ship for repair, all free. Trouble is, The repair center seems to be not very favorable. All this is to say, I want to order the switch and install it myself. What I would very much is suggestions as where to purchase the switch. Any advice will be greatly be appreciated...Thanks...Jim

 

[Wolfie]

Hi Jim,

I can really only suggest eBay or Amazon or something similar!.

 

[jaybo]

Hi Jim,

I can really only suggest eBay or Amazon or something similar!.

Yes, I just thought someone might have a favorite. Guess I will look some more. Thanks...Jim

 

[bassfisher6522]

Since this is an OEM, I would buy it directly from HP or a supplier that can get OEM parts.

 

[jaybo]

Since this is an OEM, I would buy it directly from HP or a supplier that can get OEM parts.

Thanks for your reply...I have been trying for two hours to buy from HP with no luck. Can`t contact them except by web and guess work.. Thanks...Jim

 

[Wolfie]

the power switch

Hi Jim,

I forgot to ask as to whether you mean the power stich on the PSU or the one on the front of the computer?.

 

[jaybo]

Hi Jim,

I forgot to ask as to whether you mean the power stich on the PSU or the one on the front of the computer?.

The one on the front of computer....Thanks

 

[bassfisher6522]

I have a suggestion if you can't find a power switch. An after market case. Then just move everything from the HP to the new case. The only thing you would need to make sure of is the mobo pin layout. As OEM sometimes have a different pin layout. It made a difference decades ago but I'm not sure that still holds today.

 

[jaybo]

I have a suggestion if you can't find a power switch. An after market case. Then just move everything from the HP to the new case. The only thing you would need to make sure of is the mobo pin layout. As OEM sometimes have a different pin layout. It made a difference decades ago but I'm not sure that still holds today.

Thank you......

 

[Wolfie]

Then just move everything from the HP to the new case

Afaik, HP have their own specs for their boards (proprietary) and they won't fit in an after market PC case?.

Jim, check the form factor of the mobo and see if it is indeed a normal ATX/Mini ATX or ITX format that will fit in a normal case!.

Is this your model ? (look at page 8 for the mobo layout).

Upgrading and Servicing Guide (EMEA with shipping label) (hp.com)

 

[jaybo]

Afaik, HP have their own specs for their boards (proprietary) and they won't fit in an after market PC case?.

Jim, check the form factor of the mobo and see if it is indeed a normal ATX/Mini ATX or ITX format that will fit in a normal case!.

Is this your model ? (look at page 8 for the mobo layout).

Upgrading and Servicing Guide (EMEA with shipping label) (hp.com)

Yes, I think this is my model....I am on the trail to a modification switch. It seems to be only a momentary switch. Thanks so much for your help....Jim

 

[Bighorn]

Yes, I think this is my model....I am on the trail to a modification switch. It seems to be only a momentary switch. Thanks so much for your help....Jim

Right, the ATX style motherboards use a momentary switch connected to the motherboard, the older AT boards had the switch wired directly to the power supply.

 

[Wolfie]

Yes, I think this is my model

Hi Jim,

you should be able to read the mobo number, please post the name/number if you can then we can determine if you can use an after market case as suggested by @bassfisher6522 .

 

[jaybo]

Solved, Thanks to all...

 

[Wolfie]

Hi Jim,

can you tell us how you solved it please so it helps others.

 

[jaybo]

Mounted a tiny momentary button to side of case. Thanks to all..