Hi, this is my first post, but I have been lurking for a while. I am currently modding an X-Qpack, nothing major for now, just a few simple mods. I am going to replace the stock power switch with a Bulgin Vandal Resistant Switch (lighted). I was also going to do a switch on the 3.5" bay or 5" bay to control the CCFLs. Does anyone know how big the military flip switches are?

Also, Anyone know how to remove the front panel of an X-Qpack?

Thanks.

Matt

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oh come one how bout tossing some of that cash towards fellow pimps and buy them from dragonmodz

Highperf15 thanks, that is exactly the switch I am thinking of.

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VeloRaptor, Whichever vendor has the switch the cheapest will win my business.


Matt

Quote: Originally Posted by VeloRaptor oh come one how bout tossing some of that cash towards fellow pimps and buy them from dragonmodz

I agree there stuff is top notch and shipping is dirt cheap. My last order for rivets and dragon spikes cost $2.67 to ship. Sure beats the $10 shipping from Frozencpu.


EDIT:

here is the link to the switches:

http://www.dragonmodz.net/index.php?cPath=23

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt VeloRaptor, Whichever vendor has the switch the cheapest will win my business.

Not to be blunt or anything but that's a pretty closed way of looking at it...you have to factor in shipping cost, reseller ratings, and quality of shipment. If you've purchased anything from an online computer parts retailer then you should know that ANYONE can do it...but it takes someone with responsability and care to do it correctly.

cheapest might be where you want to end up, but it's certainly not where you start especially when modding a case.

edit: ohh and yeah, just thought i'd mention that powerswitches on computers are "momentary" switches, better not replace it with a switch like the flip switches pictured above without some kind of intermediary controller.

Does anyone know where DragonModz is based out of? I have checked out their site and did enjoy their how to guides, and their prices did seem in line with others. I don't mean to be closed minded or anything, it's just that price matters (moneys tight) and by price I mean total price (cost of items+shipping).

Matt

Eau Claire, WI I believe. You can PM Lokie since he owns Dragon modz. They will be the cheapest by far once shipping is included.

As for the momentary switch you just flip it up then down to turn on the computer. As long as you can flip it up and down in less then 4 seconds you will be fine. If you can't do it in less then 4 seconds I think you have bigger problems.

Ok finsished the mod for now. Installed Bulgin Vandal resistant switch, wired in series with the power LED (should have replaced it with a blue one, put that on the list for next time) , Added 2 blue 4inch CCFLs, and wired a switch on the front 3.5" panel to control them.