is there any way to mount a dilapidated CPU on the outside of the case to become the power button?? it seems like a good idea...
Use a hot glue gun and put a dab on the cpu then place it on the switch. It'll be raised quite a bit from the normal switch but would work.
my power switch is sunk into the case a bit and there is a bit of plastic surrounding it. i suppose i could sand it down flush with the power button or cut some material out and then attach the cpu?