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Author Topic: Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open? - SOLVED -  (Read 3891 times)

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Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open? - SOLVED -
« on: June 25, 2011, 12:58:10 pm »
I'd like to extend the power switch on a Dell Precision 390, but I can't seem to find a way to get the front panel off. Anyone prised one of these open before?
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Re: Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2011, 01:22:25 pm »

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Re: Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2011, 01:30:18 pm »
Idiot. Thanks Nephasth.

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Re: Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open? - SOLVED -
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2011, 01:40:18 pm »
No problem. :)

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Re: Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open? - SOLVED -
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2011, 02:24:13 am »
Would you need to get the panel off?  The wires to the power switch are usually the red and black ones on the little 9 pin connector. Just snip those and run in some extra wire and a new button on the end.

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Re: Dell Precision 390 - anyone cracked one open? - SOLVED -
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2011, 09:16:29 am »
That's what I've done before, Leeds. The power switch is on a small board (with usb connectors, lights) connected by a ribbon cable. Turned out quite easy once the front was off, just soldered two wires onto the switch.