ST Reset Switches wanted in USA

[KLund1]

I have a couple ST's that have bad reset switches. They need replacement(broken internal parts, and/or extensive corrosion). They seem to be somewhat 'standard' in function.

I am on Best's bad list currently, and the items from Europe are costly to here on west coast. Are there any 'generic' switches that would fit and ST motherboard?

[ParanoidLittleMan]

'standard' function means simple button or taster in other word - when pressed it connects short 2 pins. Released - disconnected. And there may be 4 pins, where 2-2  of them is connected always. Mostly for mechanical stability, soldering purpose.

Any simple taster/button will serve. Of course, finding such, what fits there is the problem. Did not see such in shops.

[bfollowell]

I just ordered an extra, and a power switch, just in case I need them later, from Exxos. They were fairly cheap. Then again, I lumped them in with a dual TOS card and a couple of other things I was purchasing, so the shipping got spread around. I guess it would be a little more expensive just to order a reset switch by itself.

 

If you absolutely don't need or want anything else from Exxos' store, one switch by itself would run you £16, or $20 and change, about $14 of which would be shipping. It will be an exact swap though.

 

Of course, even if you hadn't gotten on Bradley's bad list, you still would've had to cushion your order, because he has a $20 minimum.

 

Edited November 10, 2019 by bfollowell
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[Ute]

You can always email Bruce from B&C, he often has things he doesn't list on his ebay store.

 

In addition to Exxos, there is also Jays Retro and Atari Freakz in Europe.

Edited November 10, 2019 by Ute
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[KLund1]

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.

I was hoping that Digikey or other parts supplier might have them, and that someone here might know the correct part name to search by.

I just emailed B&C and I see what he says. Then I go from there

[+SoulBuster]

Bruce is a really cool guy.  He will help you out with either a new one or a used one.  He offered a new or a used case when I needed to replace my broken STM case.  I live a few miles from him and he brought it to me as he was in The Orangevale Area anyway, where I live.

[KLund1]

Yes Bruce is always very helpful. He dose have some for sale!

Order sent in!

Thanks