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Front Panel Connector Issue (PowerSW)

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December 30, 2013 10:42:33 AM

Okay, so today I built my first rig.

Everything, and I mean everything, is working just fine.
Everything, except the power switch..

The 2-pin connectors are plugged in correctly, and I've even tried both ways.
Shorting the pins with a screwdriver actually works flawlessly, but I don't want to open my case every time I'm booting my computer up.
The USB ports and reset buttons work just fine the way they are.

Case is the Zalman Z9
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

MoBo is Asus F2A85-V with FM2 Socket
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I really need help with this. Anything from tips to possible solutions are fine.

Will post pictures if necessary.

Thank you!

*EDIT*
It seems as if everything that has to do with the power switch are non-functioning. The power led's won't work either. Not sure if this is because I'm not turning the computer on by the button.

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a b V Motherboard
December 30, 2013 10:53:55 AM

The issue is either with the plastic bezel making contact with the actual relay(switch) on the PCB or the whole PCB is moving inward when you press the Power Button(PCB is coming loose from the mounted position) so when you push the button the whole thing moves and the switch never gets shorted.

Sounds like the motherboard is fine. Usually your cables are fine also. If your front panel cables are modular(can be removed completely from the case) make sure it is snug on both ends - motherboard and front panel PCB sides.

Focus your attention on the action right behind the Power button.... can you feel the spring tension and/or hear a physical click of the switch relay closing? The board behind these buttons is usually only mounted with two screws and if one of them is stripped or loose, the board will just move when you push a power button instead of remaining secure so the relay pad takes the button pressure.
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December 30, 2013 10:55:09 AM

Is the case new, as most probably it's a switch issue? If yes, then contact the retailer and RMA it. If not, then can you access the switch/check or replace the wires?
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December 30, 2013 10:57:03 AM

alexoiu said:
Is the case new, as most probably it's a switch issue? If yes, then contact the retailer and RMA it. If not, then can you access the switch/check or replace the wires?


The case is new, but everything else works fine. I'm going to try to access the wires connecting to the case itself, I'll keep you updated.
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December 30, 2013 10:59:52 AM

alexoiu said:
Is the case new, as most probably it's a switch issue? If yes, then contact the retailer and RMA it. If not, then can you access the switch/check or replace the wires?


It would seem as if you guys were right, there's a wire which isn't connected to the actual case, but I'm having a hard time accessing it...
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December 30, 2013 11:01:06 AM

skit75 said:
The issue is either with the plastic bezel making contact with the actual relay(switch) on the PCB or the whole PCB is moving inward when you press the Power Button(PCB is coming loose from the mounted position) so when you push the button the whole thing moves and the switch never gets shorted.

Sounds like the motherboard is fine. Usually your cables are fine also. If your front panel cables are modular(can be removed completely from the case) make sure it is snug on both ends - motherboard and front panel PCB sides.

Focus your attention on the action right behind the Power button.... can you feel the spring tension and/or hear a physical click of the switch relay closing? The board behind these buttons is usually only mounted with two screws and if one of them is stripped or loose, the board will just move when you push a power button instead of remaining secure so the relay pad takes the button pressure.


Thanks for your help, I found a cable which wasn't attached to the actual case buttons, now to actually connect them...
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