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Title: Messing with the Chassis
Post by: MustardTent on August 13, 2005, 01:10:25 pm

I'm using a cheap TV (sansui) as my monitor.   I want to rewire the power button on the front of the TV to a more convenient location. 

The only thing is that the power button on the outside of the TV actually just pushes a button on the chassis itself.  I'm actually not sure if this is common, but I was surprised to find this. 

So, my question is this:  I can see the solder points where the chassis power button is.  I can fairly easily solder a new button to this location, but is there any reason that I shouldn't? 

I have dischared all capacitors on the chassis as well as the tube itself.    Here's a picture of what I'm dealing with:

Title: Re: Messing with the Chassis
Post by: toolaa on August 13, 2005, 01:55:34 pm

I did the same thing on my Sony but for the input selector.  I just soldered two new leads to the bottom of the PCB where the switch leads were.  In fact my button looked very similar to yours.

Usually the PCB switch is a low voltage circuit.  Just make sure everything is unplugged before you start. 

One question before you do anything.  Does your Sansui TV remember what state it was in when the power is cut off.  If so soldering a new switch might not be necessary.

Title: Re: Messing with the Chassis
Post by: MustardTent on August 13, 2005, 01:59:37 pm

Nah, the TV doesn't "remember" being on if that's what you mean.  It does, however, power on to video in all the time.

So, yeah, if I turn the TV on, pull the power, then put the power back in, the TV doesn't turn on.  I have to hit the power button.

So, as long as I keep the TV unplugged while I work, it shouldn't be a problem to wire a new button to those leads, right?

Thanks.   :D