William,
Just plug PC into power strip and use power strip switch to turn off your computer.
Roger Checkal


> Computer Repair 101
>
> Magitronic AMDX5-133
> Windows 95
>
> Power switch has gotten touchy . . . does not always work.  Has a funny feel
> to it.  Does not always "click".  Currently, I just unplug it, lest I turn it
> off and not be able to power it up again.
>
> Are these switches pretty universal, or am I going to have compatibility
> issues?  This is not one of those new, fancy schmancy computers that turns
> itself off.  When signing off, I get screen saying it's now safe to turn off
> computer.  So, can I just buy a new switch?  Is it as easy to install as it
> would appear?
>
> Global Computer has a facility nearby.  Would this be
> something they would
> carry?
>
> William Closure
>
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