Switch crapping the bed.

[VenomXL]

Hi all, everyone’s favorite clueless noob here.

My CPS2 can’t seem to maintain stable current because of a loose connection in this switch. I want to replace or repair it but it seems like it’s soldered in, but the coatings are plastic. Was wondering if anyone had seen, dealt with, or replaced a similar switch before.

 

[ekorz]

Is that just a rocker power switch? With some regular cheapy quick disconnects? Check the fuse?

If the switch itself is bunk… buy a new switch, cut the wires, and crimp on some new quick disconnects. Just make sure you wire it up the same way! Your hardware store probably has all the parts and a crimper, it’s stuff like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMH3T7D/
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-12-Count-Disconnects-Wire-Connectors/999953154

 

[VenomXL]

It’s a rocker switch, but I can’t disconnect the quick disconnects for some reason.

 

[GeeDee]

they're probably just on there tight; MAYBE soldered on, but I would kinda doubt it. Worst case scenario just snip the wires and re-wire a new switch completely. you can get the same kind of rocker from a local hardware store for pennies.

 

[VenomXL]

they're probably just on there tight; MAYBE soldered on, but I would kinda doubt it. Worst case scenario just snip the wires and re-wire a new switch completely. you can get the same kind of rocker from a local hardware store for pennies.

They were on tight. I might have to snip one of them and replace it since the wiring was exposed. Is electrical tape fine?

I grabbed a rocker switch coming tomorrow or Monday.

I am an idiot though, and definitely forgot to label the wires because I was excited that they came off, so I’ll be tracing it back tomorrow. 2 go to the power supply, gotta trace the others.

 

[Hammy]

The full assemblies are around: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133744313409?hash=item1f23c84441:g:oBUAAOSwGSpgiVl8

 

[stj]

put a flat screwdriver between the crimp and the switch and twist it to slide it off