Replacing a micro PCB switch. Soldering and Electronics experts HELP!

[Shaotai]

Okay, so here's the deal, I have an RCA Lyra MP3 player and one day, as soon as I turned it on, the volume would go all the way down, like someone is holding the down key. Try pushing up on the volume did nothing. Pushing down, it felt like the button was broken. I tear it apart, and indeed the switch got "crushed".

So I unsoldered the crushed switch and now the volume stays were it is. I can raise it, but the switch is gone for the down, so it won't go lower.

Does anyone know where I can get one of these nano-micro PCB momentary switches to replace the broken one?

Here's a picture of what it looks like... PIC

Or if you know a good electronics parts store that may have it...

 

[dighn]

I like digikey. Awesome selection and quick shipping. www.digikey.com

I'm not sure what kind of switch that is though. edit: unless you removed one already. oh you did... thought it was a single switch that handled both actions

 

[shortylickens]

Well, I wouldnt exactly call myself a solder expert, but I did get micro/mini certified in the Navy.

Also, looking at that pic, I wouldnt even attempt it without a proper repair station.
Better to get a new one.

 

[Shaotai]

thanks for the digikey link. I'm downloading their full catalog...

 

[dighn]

being in the US you have more real choices. like mouser or whatever...

 

[OSX]

jameco is decent. Make sure to use a fine tipped soldering iron, unless you want to burn up the PCB.

 

[Rubycon]

There's a lot of places to find one of those switches. Old CD Roms, for example have them on the eject button.

A decent soldering station is a must to make reliable repairs. I use a Hexacon and it's quite decent.