Where can I buy Power On/Reset buttons and plugs/cables to make my own PC Case in the UK?

Elf_Knight · Mar 15, 2016

Greetings!

I am planning on making a small form factor wooden PC case for a multimedia/gaming rig. I looked on Ebay and Amazon but I could only find power on/reset buttons that were designed to be used temporarily for troubleshooting or to fix a broken cable. They weren't designed for permanent use like I want to do. Where can I buy these cables and buttons? What should I type into google for their name so I know what to look for? Should I just buy a "cheap-as-chips" PC case for 10 quid or something and dismantle it instead? I want to avoid buying that if possible but it might be easier. I don't know if that is safe though to tear apart a premade case to make my own one.

Many thanks in advance!!

mjslakeridge · Mar 15, 2016

I don't know what you can find in the UK, but in the US this is an example of an external power/reset button that could be used in your situation.

http://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Desktop-Computer-Supply-Button/dp/B00HG7HO22/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1WRJZPKTGY2JZQVZQ5HY

Try Googling "PC Power Button" or "PC Power Switch" or similar.

Elf_Knight · Mar 15, 2016

Thank you! They have that on the UK Amazon so I will get something like that for my PC build.

mjslakeridge · Mar 15, 2016

You are welcome. The nice thing about the power button I linked to is that it has the customary LED's for power on, hdd activity, etc. Plus it has a rather long cord so you can have it right up on your desk making it easy to power on your PC. Good luck with your build!

Elf_Knight · Mar 17, 2016

mjslakeridge :

If I use Power cables that do not have a button but have one of those square switches can I make my own wooden button? I will probably use the one you posted since it is already done but then I would have no way to attach it to the PC Case. Many thanks in advance!

mjslakeridge · Mar 17, 2016

I don't think the one I linked to is supposed to be attached to the PC Case, that is why the cable is that long so you can put it on your desk. If you did want to attach it to your case, you could probably use double sided tape.

Elf_Knight · Mar 19, 2016

mjslakeridge :

That is a good idea! But I will use a different one and make my own buttons and attach it somehow. Would regular wood glue suffice for wooden buttons you think?

Chayan4400 · Mar 19, 2016

If need be, you can make your own start + reset buttons. Just get a pair of regular ones off ebay for cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-ATX-Personal-Computer-Power-On-Off-Reset-I-O-Button-Lead-Cable-Cord-Adaptor-/171884068020?hash=item280516bcb4:m:mO-VXTHVtPpCILsDhBfcgCA

Cut off the button that's soldered on, and solder in a momentary switch of your choice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-Black-Aluminum-Metal-Switch-Push-On-Start-Button-Latching-Momentary-16-19mm-/281131170886?var=&hash=item4174b93c46:m:m_aUNR3QipUBrLDcVsjOzlg

To make the button glow you can get a Molex - SATA adapter, cut off the SATA header + the red and left black wires, then solder the yellow and remaining black wire to the LED power poles on the button:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Serial-ATA-SATA-Power-Converter-Adapter-MOLEX-to-S-ATA-/200268115376?hash=item2ea0e8edb0:g:2rMAAOSwxYxUvs2O

Elf_Knight · Mar 19, 2016

Chayan4400 :

If need be, you can make your own start + reset buttons. Just get a pair of regular ones off ebay for cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-ATX-Personal-Computer-Power-On-Off-Reset-I-O-Button-Lead-Cable-Cord-Adaptor-/171884068020?hash=item280516bcb4:m:mO-VXTHVtPpCILsDhBfcgCA

Cut off the button that's soldered on, and solder in a momentary switch of your choice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-Black-Aluminum-Metal-Switch-Push-On-Start-Button-Latching-Momentary-16-19mm-/281131170886?var=&hash=item4174b93c46:m:m_aUNR3QipUBrLDcVsjOzlg

To make the button glow you can get a Molex - SATA adapter, cut off the SATA header + the red and left black wires, then solder the yellow and remaining black wire to the LED power poles on the button:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Serial-ATA-SATA-Power-Converter-Adapter-MOLEX-to-S-ATA-/200268115376?hash=item2ea0e8edb0:g:2rMAAOSwxYxUvs2O

I can't solder anything unfortunately cause I don't have the tools. I will look around some more and do some research.

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