Comment on Has anyone done diy repair on power button (not the outer plastic but the actual button on the mobo)
Romkslrqusz@lemmy.zip 6 days ago
My guess is that the microswitch is not closing.
If you have a multimeter, you can use continuity mode across its two main pins and press the button to confirm whether or not it is completing its circuit.
The replacement component is likely to be somewhat generic and available through Digikey or Mouser.
This is SMD level rework, while technically achievable with a fine tipped soldering iron I would do the removal with a hot air station. If that’s beyond your tool / skill set, any shop that offers component level repair / microsoldering type services should be equipped to execute the repair for you.
Grass@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
I’ll probably just do this. I have the tools but not much of the motivation, but its really just not wanting to dig around to see if I can find any of the 10+ missing thermal paste tubes for when I put it back together. After wrecking a ps4 controller in a botched stick replace, I’ve done other part swaps with the wrap everything but the piece to remove in kapton tape and aluminum foil method to avoid needing any skill and its gone well for everything I’ve tried since.
Cort@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Omg, I HATE that stupid plastic connector on the ps4 controller for all the buttons, it never stays put when you’re reassembling. Took me literally 43 tries before everyone worked again.
Grass@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
the little white one for the ribbon? that’s the one I cooked. also burned one trying to install it as a replacement.
Cort@lemmy.world 6 days ago
I was thinking of the clear one with all the conductive pads
Romkslrqusz@lemmy.zip 6 days ago
May as well add a Honeywell PTM7950 pad while you have the bare board
Grass@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
I’m not sure if there are any reasonably priced sources for me in bc. Last time I got some for a gpu and a laptop I ordered from the states but last I checked its like 3x what it was then