Power button stuck

I have this case:

Thermaltake VN770M1W2N Overseer RX-I Full Tower Black Computer Case - with ATX 700W PSU, Full Tower, 3 x 5.25 Bays, 5 x 3.5 Bays, 8 x Expansion Slots, 2 x USB 3.0, 2x Blue LED Fans at TigerDirect.com

I just shut down the computer to clean the keyboard.

Upon trying to power on - nothing.

I tried unplugging and replugging and checked the wires leading to the switch.

It finally powered on, but what must I check to prevent this in the future?

Thanks,

Paul

Thanks for the info - I'll follow your instructions.

Hi Doc,

Do those switches come with instructions?

I Googled, but all it shows is the switch.

Can't be too complicated, but I thought I would ask.

Thank you, Doc:)

TVeblen said:

The switch could be bad, but you can check real easy (with PC off to start please):

1. Remove the PWR_SW lead from the case to the motherboard, then put it back, and test.
Sometimes just a loose connection.

2. Remove the PWR_SW lead from the case to the motherboard, leave it off. Then use a small flat head screwdriver to momentarily touch the two leads on the motherboard together. The PC should turn on.
If it does then you can be pretty sure the switch in the case is bad.

If you have a bad switch, and while you are waiting for a new one, you can cut the wires right at the switch and just touch them together briefly to turn the PC on - temporarily of course.

One other question: Is it OK to keep power on if unplugging keyboard?

Thanks again,

Paul