Power button malfunctioning. Should I change CPU Casing?

[chevalier88]

Power button malfunctioning. Should I change Computer Casing?

Hey guys, recently my power button is not working as intended even after switching the power switch to restart switch same problem occurs.

It takes me like 5-10 mins each time to boot up my PC after shutting it down, so it's really quite frustrating to keep pressing the button every now and then to boot up my PC.


Should I get myself a new Computer Casing or just get power switch replacement on ebay/alibaba/taobao or lazada?

 

[ondooy]

test your motherboard power/reset pin first...

 

[chevalier88]

test your motherboard power/reset pin first...

yup swapped from power to restart switch now the restart button also same problem.


Used restart button as power on for a week.. but only worked for a week or so.

 

[kracie17]

Hey guys, recently my power button is not working as intended even after switching the power switch to restart switch same problem occurs.

It takes me like 5-10 mins each time to boot up my PC after shutting it down, so it's really quite frustrating to keep pressing the button every now and then to boot up my PC.


Should I get myself a new CPU Casing or just get power switch replacement on ebay/alibaba/taobao or lazada?

you mentioned after swapping your reset switch with your power switch and still having difficulty turning on immediately, assuming your reset switch isnt used as often as your power switch; shouldn't you look at your motherboard or psu?

 

[chevalier88]

you mentioned after swapping your reset switch with your power switch and still having difficulty turning on immediately, assuming your reset switch isnt used as often as your power switch; shouldn't you look at your motherboard or psu?

I think I used the restart button as power on for a couple of weeks or so then same problem again.

 

[kracie17]

I think I used the restart button as power on for a couple of weeks or so then same problem again.

unlikely for a switch to spoil so fast unless your casing is so old. but do check your psu.. btw, what psu brand and model are you using?

 

[chevalier88]

unlikely for a switch to spoil so fast unless your casing is so old. but do check your psu.. btw, what psu brand and model are you using?

About 2-3 years old. Using Superflower 650watt

 

[localITguy]

buy a cheapo switch and drill a hole and run the wire and stick the replacement switch

changing a case just because of a faulty switch is a waste of time and money.

u should try shorting out ur pins and see if it works. as u said reset/pw switch not working

maybe ur pin faulty

short out manually for a few days and see if it turns on. if it is then go get a new switch

 

[kracie17]

About 2-3 years old. Using Superflower 650watt

that don look too old.. power supply don seem to be any issue iirc. do you happen to have a spare psu? try swapping and see if it still persist.

 

[chevalier88]

that don look too old.. power supply don seem to be any issue iirc. do you happen to have a spare psu? try swapping and see if it still persist.

unfortunately, I don't have a spare psu to test. Hmm could it be motherboard pin issue? or I've gotten a defective PC casing?

 

[kracie17]

unfortunately, I don't have a spare psu to test. Hmm could it be motherboard pin issue? or I've gotten a defective cpu casing?

defective casing? you got this brand new? motherboard pin issue could be possible. try powering on by shorting them without using switch.. see if it powers instantly..

 

[LDTXR2]

This is a CPU casing.

This is a computer case.

 

[chevalier88]

This is a CPU casing.

This is a computer case.

Thanks for pointing out. will edit my mistake.

 

[chevalier88]

defective casing? you got this brand new? motherboard pin issue could be possible. try powering on by shorting them without using switch.. see if it powers instantly..

I gotten it 2-3years ago too for this Computer Casing. I will try the next time when I shut down my PC.

Don't really dare to shut down now because it took me 5-10 mins to power it up earlier lol..

 

[dreamyxq]

Vey unlikely for a switch to spoil leh.. even more unlikely both power and reset switch spoil together at the same time.

It may be the other components. Symptoms of dying soon liao.

 

[LLCSG12]

motherboard capacitor dying..

 

[chevalier88]

motherboard capacitor dying..

so fast uplorry? barely 3 years. b85 killer asrock mobo.

 

[kracie17]

so fast uplorry? barely 3 years. b85 killer asrock mobo.

you can look for any capacitors that looked like it expanded. asrock.. hmmm....

 

[Kiwi8]

If u dun mind the ugly aesthetics u can just buy a cheap switch from ebay or aliexpress for usd 1 and connect it to the motherboard power switch pins, and route it outside via one of the vent holes of the casing.

 

[chevalier88]

you can look for any capacitors that looked like it expanded. asrock.. hmmm....

okay got time will open up and look ahah.. why u hmm asrock? Not a decent mobo brand?

By the way, Asrock = asus right ?