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i have this leeetle sweeeetch....

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jmahler

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(alright, my accent didn't translate right)

I run a couple of cold-cathodes in my antec sonata without any way to turn them on or off unless I am actually IN the case. Why? Because I was too lazy to mount the switch, that's why.

Anyway, I happen to have a push-button thingy laying around, and I am thinking about replacing the ugly rocker that came with the CC transformer and then mounting that switch.


Here's the questions...
One button is the type that when you push it in, stays depressed until you push it again. It's roughly 1/2 inch square and says on the side "3A 125V. AC" and below that it says "1A 250V.AC". The other is slightly smaller and only says "1A 125VAC" on it. These came from a box of spare parts for a server we have here, and I believe specifically from a redundant 450w power supply.

Does the fact that they say "AC" on them preclude them from use on DC?

Also, what about the amperage rating? Should I be worried about say... blowing up my computer or the cathodes?

And then.... once I decide to go ahead with using them REGARDLESS of whether you guys say it's safe, what's a good way to cut out a SMALL hole in a plastic 3.5" bay cover?

thanks etc!
 
is the switch from an old AT PSU, or an ATX PSU, does it have 4 prongs or 2 (or 3?)
I don't exactly know if this info is needed, but it may help. :-x


As far as the hole, just find a drill bit considerable smaller than the switch, drill a hole, and use tiny files to make the right shape. Stop to check really often, or you may end up taking it out too far.
 
good idea on the drilling!

has 2 poles on it.

would superglue hold alright (plasic to plastic) or is there a better (read- cheap) epoxy / glue that i should use?
 
as long as it isn't cheap-o superglue, it should work. You could also try a glue gun, but those tend not to stick as well when there is a flat surface.
 
if its plastic to plastic I'd suggest getting some model glue from your local hobby store. I did some research on that stuff once and found out it works like a weld melting the plastics together.
 
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