Something like a P160

[Greenman]

The headphone jack on my Antec P160 is borked (tip of a plug broke off in it). I can't get the darn thing appart to repair it, and I really need the jack. So I'll prolly end up buying a new case. While I like the P160, I find the front temp redouts to be less than usless.
I'd like to find a nice case with all the front jacks at the top where you can reach them without standing on your head. I don't want any lights or windows, I also don't want a door on the front.
Any recomendations?

 

[MDE]

Have you tried contacting Antec about getting a new panel or getting it fixed? Never know, they may come through and surprise you.

 

[Greenman]

Just checked the Antec website. They do indeed have the panel, but no means of selling it to me. It seems to be the only part not listed for sale. I sent an email to customer service asking if there might be a way to buy one. But if it's going to take more than a couple days I'll still buy a new case.

 

[herm0016]

go to radio shack, get a new plug, take the old one out, match the wires, solder.
if you can get it apart

if you cant: get a new jack and wire it the same as the old one, then drill a hole where ever you want it. and put it there, solving your placement problems and your borken jack problem

it would be a lot cheaper, and less wastfull, if you want to sell the other case really cheap i could be in the market.

 

[Greenman]

Originally posted by: herm0016
go to radio shack, get a new plug, take the old one out, match the wires, solder, and enjoy!


it would be a lot cheaper, and less wastfull, if you want to sell the other case really cheap i could be in the market.

I tried that, but I can't get to the plug. The P160 has a small panel at the top of the case that rotates up or down, all the jacks are in that, and I can't fugire out how to get into it. If I do end up with a new case, this one will become a flower box.

 

[herm0016]

ive never seen one of those cases before, they look kinda cool. odd setup with the swivil thing though.

 

[Greenman]

Got a quick response from Antec, the part is on back order, so I still need a case.