Need power switch for cortex

VEX V5 General Discussion Technical Discussion
#1

My cortex has an intermittent power switch and I need a replacement.

Anyone have a bricked cortex I can salvage one from or know of a link where I can purchase one.

Thanks,
Chris

PS…I havent called support yet.

#2

Hi Chris

The switch is marked 5A/120V. My best guess for a compatible replacement that’s in stock at Digikey would be these. I doubt IFI will give you a part number, they never have before on replacement parts. Take a close look at the datasheet for these parts to make sure dimensions are the same, they certainly look the same. May be a little tricky to desolder as it’s on the power plane, let me know if you need help.

Best

James.
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1101M2S3AV2BE2/CKN5007-ND/67054
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1101M2S3AV2QE2/CKN5008-ND/67056

#3

Thanks,
Of the two I would choose the N5008-ND/67056 which has a 6a/120v rating. The measurements seem ok.

The desoldering will be tricky and I would not do it if I had a choice. I will try a high power iron with short duration to avoid melting the internal plane.

#4

Best bet, if a normal solder sucking tool does not do the job, is to cut the leads on the switch so those pins can be removed one at a time. Then there are two more soldered connections holding the switch down, just make sure the iron is hot enough and you should be ok.

#5