Power button replacement

[blueillyria]

So unfortunately the power button board on my laptop has become damaged and no longer works. It is connected by a ribbon cable and I am unable to get an exact replacement.

Looking around, there's a lot out there that look very similar. Would there be any issue with connecting one in the hope that it works? I am concerned this would damage the laptop.

If such an approach is not advisable, how feasible would it be to fashion a replacement (as a complete electronics novice)?

Thank you all.

 

[Saga Lout]

Sometimes it's easier to take the plastic cap off the button and use a pencil or simlar non-metallic pointed thing to press the tiny micro switch beneath that button.

 

[techgeek]

Have you looked on Ebay for you laptop model? Sometimes you'll find broken laptops that are being sold for parts for relatively cheap.

 

[Altea kai]

You have to visit the service station because they can do better solution for it. If it can be replaced then they will definitely replace it.

 

[Saga Lout]

Two months too late Altea kai, and not a lot of help. We assist folks here and don't just tell them to go to a repair shop.