"kony" wrote:
> On 26 Mar 2005 14:20:10 -0500, ultra_classic
> <UseLinkToEm***@HardwareForumz.com> wrote:
>
> >I have an eMachines model Eview 17f2 CRT monitor. Currently I
> am
> >experiencing difficulty with the power button.  
> >Mostly it sticks, or just won’t work. I have been through the
> >eMachines parts and upgrade department, tech support (they
> can’t even
> >tell me who makes their monitors)   and nobody is able to
> help. I’m
> >out of warranty, and just to cheap to spring 169.00 plus
> shipping for
> >a new monitor.
> >I would like to be able to purchase a new’power button’. Any
> ideas
> >where I can find one. This is the only problem I have had
> since buying
> >this machine two years ago.
> >ultra_classic
>
> The resolution depends a lot on what's wrong with it.
> When you wrote that it sticks the first thought that came to
> mind was that holding it in while liberally spraying
> residue-free contact cleaner, then working it back and
> forther, letting it dry for an hour and then repeating
> process with silicone spray might be sufficient.
>
> "Won't work" though could be due to sticking or a more
> significant problem, failure of the electrical "switch"
> itself or perhaps the monitor bezel has molded screw-holes
> or bracket that has cracked, or the switch's mounted on a
> circuit board and that mounting is
> overstressed/underdesigned and damaged.
>
>
> How do you plan on getting that new power button on there,
> if there were one?  Inside a monitor is potentially lethal
> voltage, not even safe after unplugged till discharged
> (Google for how to do that but I don't endorse it for
> someone who doesn't already know how) and usually the button
> doesn't just pop off on the front, or does yours?  If not,
> you'll have to dismantle the monitor interior anyway as you
> might even be hard-pressed to get at the button otherwise.
>
> As for button/button-parts, you'll have to figure out
> exactly what's wrong.  It's doubful that they used an
> extremely rare electrical switch comonent, ie- once you can
> id it you should be able to find something online.  AS for
> the customized molded plastic portions, if the outer button
> isn't damaged, maybe just rough, you might be able to use a
> fine polishing compound to get scratches out, or if it's
> just dirt buildup a cleaning may suffice.  If the interior
> circuit board or monitor bezel is broken it's not
> cost-effective to find replacement parts even if you could,
> assuming monitor is now out of warranty and aged.  There are
> some makeshift repairs possible, maybe, like jumper wires on
> the circuit board to reconnect broken traces to switch and
> gluing/epoxy to fortify broken plastic mounting tabs, secure
> the rear of the non-moving portion of the switch mechanism,
> but without knowing exactly what's wrong, the solution isn't
> clear either.

"ultra_classic" wrote:
> Kony,
> First let me say thanks for the in depth reply to my post.
> This monitor has four easily accessible screws to remove the
> front panel. This will likely be the easy part. :?:
> I never thought about the 'Power Button' being attached to a
> circuit board, but it very well could be because there are
> four other function buttons close by. If the button is on a
> board, I don't think I will mess around with it. :!:
> Tell the truth I was hoping for a single push button with a
> couple of wires attached. I think I will pull the front panel
> and see what I have. Then make a decision.
> Thanks again and I'll post how I make out.
> Best regards,
> ultra_classic :D