Close Cover Switch (Keypad side)

[forqnc]

No I am not looking for advice on fixing it... This time :p

I got the Close cover error on Monday night; quick research here led me to remove the switch from the Keypad side of the machine (Part # P007-00006 on Page 10 Item 169 in the parts manual pdf), checked with a Multimeter, open circuit. I carefully removed the cover and the switch looked physically OK and pristine clean. Looking closer I found that the actuator (movable contact, part with the spring) had broken from the connector pin. Tried to Solder but that didn’t work, the actuator needs to Flex and soldering just stiffened it up.
Researched the switch and the company is Dicgu and appear only to have offices in Hong Kong. So I looked around and found a compatible switch from Omron for $1.23 at Mouser.com

http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Ntt=*653ss5d*&N=1323038&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Ns=P_SField&OriginalKeyword=653-ss-5d&Ntk=Mouser_Wildcards (http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Ntt=*653ss5d*&N=1323038&Ntx=mode%2bmatchall&Ns=P_SField&OriginalKeyword=653-ss-5d&Ntk=Mouser_Wildcards)

Problem here would be shipping would blow out the saving. I have the purchasing dept. looking for it locally, right now, but would like to throw out an idea.

Would anyone be interested in this switch as a spare? I’m thinking to make it worth the shipping, ordering maybe 30 of them, if anyone is interested I could mail them USPS (price of a stamp) plus the $1.21. Just a thought, of course if I find it locally this might be a mute idea.

Found one locally for $5.29. Then I saw HighTechOkie's post with an even cheaper one.

Sorry for the poor pics, taken with my cell phone.

[Ken Massingale]

I'd get at least 2 if you get enough interest for the group buy. Thanks for the offer.
Ken

[HighTechOkie]

How about this one from radio shack. You would need to remove the lever, but dimensions and ratings are real close.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049718&cp=&sr=1&origkw=spdt&kw=spdt&parentPage=search

Rob

[Kenm810]

Just a thought,

Next time you order some spare parts from LHR like Traction Belts or Bits, add a couple CC switches in, and save a little on shipping charges,
or order 1 and ask them to mail it to you. http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

P007-00006 Micro Switch Without Lever 1 $5.00

Texas to my Shop Door in Michigan -- First Class Mail $.58

Wouldn't Hurt to Try

[forqnc]

I found one locally for $5.29, I guess next time I order from Mouser for the company I may need to sneak a couple of switches onto the PO. :D

Thanks for the link HighTechOkie, that does look like it would work and cheaper than the one I got. :rolleyes:

Ken810, I had thought of that, just figured I could locate cheaper.

Ken Massingale, I think I will have 2 spares next company order (ssshhhh)

Edit to add the switch I got is a GC Switch part# 35-834