3100 power button doesn't work

Question

The power button on my 3100 desktop doesn't seem to work properly. The button doesn't seem to have any tactile click/feel when pressed. However, when I tilt the pc forward about 45 degrees, then the button works! I notice that the panel behind the power button is sealed. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? Alternatively, I was hoping to simply plop the mobo into a new case. But gleaning through some of the messages here it sounds like the 3100 isn't standard ATX? Thanks for any help and info! ..Ogg Message Edited by ogg on 03-05-2007 05:29 PM

shesagordie · Answer

ogg

This is a proprietary part, if your system is not under warranty, you can buy a replacement from Dell Spare Parts,

http://warrantypartsdirect.dell.com/us/program/T1421000.ASP

You may have problems installing the D-3100 motherboard in a standard case, it has propreitary features and you will need to carry out rewiring and sheetmetal work.

Bev.

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ravik521 · Answer

it sounds like the spring for the power button may be disaligned? im not so sure about that, u might want to take off the front cover and take a look at it... and no the 3100 mobo is not standard ATX, sorry! lol, take it easy, ravi

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ogg · Answer

@ravik521 wrote:
it sounds like the spring for the power button may be disaligned? im not so sure about that, u might want to take off the front cover and take a look at it...

What's the trick to remove the front cover? I removed the two screws at the bottom front holding the dark gray panel, but I don't know how to release the top. I removed the center screw from the inside-top of the case, but nothing is letting loose.

Message Edited by ogg on 03-07-2007 07:25 PM

ravik521 · Answer

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/index.htm thats the manual, i dont see anywhere to remove the cover so you can look at the power button... wow this is strange... ,ravi

ogg · Answer

I had a look at the manual at first too. Thanks for trying. I'm on HOLD right with Dell Tech support.. but I wonder if they'll help for this simple information. The 1-yr warranty ran out on this pc on Jan 6th.

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