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Tecil:
That smartstrip is exactly what I'm looking for.

http://www.happcontrols.com/electrical_supplies/49000500.htm

That is the switch that is currently installed on the top of my cabinet.

And I assume I would need to replace it with something like this?

http://www.happcontrols.com/electrical_supplies/95084500.htm
gnateye:
you wont need either of thoise if you get hte smart strip, thats only if you hack apart and older powerstrip. the smartstrip reall yis the easiest way.
Tecil:
Well I was hoping to wire a switch to the contact on the mobo so I could run the cable up to the switch on top and make that the power switch rather than having to reach inside and flip the computer on.
hulkster:
well dude thats what i did, and the craftsman strip is 20 bucks, and you can get it at sears.  i just left the contact on the mobo alone, and just took off the front of the comp case and then cut the wire leading to the power button of the comp, and just extended it without using solder.  crimp connectors did that for me, and then just used a quick disconnect to hook it to a pushbutton.  simple
Buddabing:

--- Quote from: Tecil on March 16, 2004, 02:05:18 pm ---That smartstrip is exactly what I'm looking for.

http://www.happcontrols.com/electrical_supplies/49000500.htm

That is the switch that is currently installed on the top of my cabinet.

And I assume I would need to replace it with something like this?

http://www.happcontrols.com/electrical_supplies/95084500.htm

--- End quote ---

Yep, that's it. Just make sure the screw threads are going to match up with your existing switch, otherwise you won't get your $7.30 worth. That's an expensive switch, but if it fits perfectly it's worth it IMO. Otherwise you'll be fooling with the thing for a long time and you'll waste much more time than $7.30 worth.
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