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Power switch problem

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I'm fixing to buy the Chenmin 602 come christmas season, as it's the best price:performance I've seen so far personally. My problem is the power switch connector:

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It's a 3-pin block with a gap in the middle of the two. Problem is, my mobo's IO connection spot for the power switch is a gap, then both the power switch pins right next to each other. How can I remedy this problem?
 
On the top of the connector, you can see a little nub of metal serving as a catch to keep the metal plug in place, right? If you use a pin to push that down (be careful), you can gently pull out the plug, and then put it in a different location. I hope that was clear enough to be helpful. :)
 
Ok, I see what you're saying. Thanks a bunch! I thought I was gonna have to learn how to mod a rocker switch for a second there...
 
That's actually an easier fix than you'd think. I've run into the same problem with power connectors in cases, and all you have to do is remove the metal piece (that goes over the mobo pin, that the wire is attached to) from the plastic plug, then put it in the other hole, where you need it.

I usually use an exacto knife that I have lying around, to depress the prong that keeps that connector in the plug. While you're pressing the prong in, slide the connector out of the plug. Be careful, since it doesn't take much force to depress the prong, and it doesn't take much more force to bend it to the point of breaking! Once the connector's out, check to make sure that the prong is still sticking out (far enough to where it'll hold the connector in the plug again), and stick it into the hole in the plug where you need it.

Have I made this just about as clear as mud?? LOL :rolleyes:

I know they made power led adapters, but that's to go from 2 pin plugs to 3 pin plugs, like this one at Directron, but I've never seen one to do what you need.

Anyone? :cool:
 
Yup, after Fezdog explained it I went through some old stuff I have laying around and practiced it with a CD audio cable. Works like a charm. Thanks a lot guys.
 
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