Moving the Power Button

[Kazappin]

I have a CM 690 and the placement of the power button is really hard to reach for me when sitting in my chair, as my computer is on the floor. I'd like to move the power button (and reset button) to the top, right under the firewire port (or under the eSATA port, whichever is easier).

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr235/LSCcomputers/SDC10064.jpg
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr235/LSCcomputers/SDC10060.jpg
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr235/LSCcomputers/SDC10062.jpg

What would be the best way to go along with this? Thanks!

 

[w1retap]

It will be easy. Just buy a new set of momentary switches and drill the appropriate sized holes where you want the new ones, mount the switches and run the wires to your motherboard.

Assuming you have drill bits and a drill, the whole thing can be done for under $5 with cheap switches from Radioshack. If you want fancier switches, you can buy some cool ones from Performance-PC's and FrozenCPU.

Here's some links..
http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l2/g44/c153/list/p1/DIYMod_Parts-Switches.html
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...th=374&zenid=fd5bef17e12a9bdfd42907f036dae25a

Here's a switch I did for a custom build, just as a reference so you know what they look like and how they wire up.

 

[Kazappin]

I actually do have a drill and some drill bits laying around, and in the size I want too. What kind of switch do you have? It looks nice, and would fit with my build if it were in blue.

 

[w1retap]

Here's probably what you're looking for. It's the same one I have, but with a blue LED.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...id=784&zenid=fd5bef17e12a9bdfd42907f036dae25a

 

[Kazappin]

Thanks!