Gateway server 9510T

very likely just mild steel, unless you count the rivets and some othe small parts like the Heat sinks. :)

The plastic front of your computer is the Front Panel

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1009566/1009566nv.shtml

Slip this off to access the Power On Button assembly, which has the Power On switch inside it,

Outside view,

http://support.gateway.com/s/CASES/GERSHWIN/8016200R/8016200Rmv.shtml

Rear View,

http://support.gateway.com/s/CASES/GERSHWIN/8016199R/8016199Rrv.shtml

-> FOLLOW Anti-Static Procedures -> BEFORE reaching inside, your unplugged from power, computer.
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Now look at the Rear view of the Front Panel again.

The LEFT Side Panel removes.

Looking at the Rear view of the Front Panel; note that the LEFT side of the Front Panel, is towards the Bottom.

See the three TABS sticking up along this edge?
One at the Bottom, one in the Middle, and one at the Top.

Flat plastic TABS formed out of the Front Panel itself.

Another point of view.......
The metal framework you see that the CD/DVD drive/s are in, is the Optical Drive Bay.

Look at the Optical Drive Bay, and towards the Top/FRONT.
See that flat TAB sticking in from the Front Panel?

Now come down to the Middle of the Front Panel.
See how out at the bottom of the Optical Drive Bay, there is a TAB sticking in from the Front Panel?

See the TAB at the Bottom?

They hook on the metal framework of the computer case.
They go through SLOTS in the metal framework.

The Tabs are pressed to the Inside of the computer case, OR to the outside of the computer case.

This action brings a hooked end on the end of the TAB, to the Middle of the slotted hole it\'s in, and then the Tab is free.

Suggest start with the Bottom TAB, press on it when hooked end is free of slot; then do the same for the Middle TAB.
Now perform this on the Top TAB.

The TABS are pressed to the inside, or to the outside, and pressure is put against them towards the Front Panel.
Push on the Tabs, to push the Front Panel away from the computer case.

Once all three TABS are free, the Front Panel will swing out, and remove.

Power On switch is mounted to this metal case,

http://support.gateway.com/s/CASES/GERSHWIN/8016038R/8016038Rmv.shtml

Me?
I would open that case, and take the Power On switch itself, out.
Then see if I could find a replacement, or one that I could live with,

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=atx+power+switch

Direct link to Hardware Reference Guide,

http://support.gateway.com/s/Manuals/Desktops/8512041.pdf

Let\'s see if it works.

If not here is the Gateway Support page for it.

http://support.gateway.com/s/PC/R/1009566/1009566ul.shtml

8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-Bay uATX Case)

Go to Pages 37, and 38. (Top of Adobe Reader in page number box)

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

If it's just jammed/stuck, try a LITTLE silicon spray. Compressed air?

Hello strabley,
Have you ever cleaned the inside of your computers? Close it down completely disconect the power source, open the side panel and wit a compressed air can clean the fans and remove all dust accumulated on the peripherals ,
You should see some chromed screws on the back panel take them out and slide the side panel towards the back see the gateway tutorial here http://support.gateway.com/s/tutorials/Tu_842243.shtml
Hope this helped

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Method.

When your Gateway computer is switched off, it still keeps track of various system information such as the date and time, thanks to a small battery that never powers off. The size and thickness of a dime, the CMOS battery can run out and need to be replaced. You can swap out a dead CMOS battery with a new one by removing the Gateway computer's side access panel.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions Things You'll Need:

• Phillips-head screwdriver
  

• CMOS battery replacement
  

1. 1
   

   Shut down the computer. Remove the power cable from the back of the computer case. Disconnect the cables for the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and printer.
   

2. 2
   

   Set the computer case over on its side. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two case screws at the far left end of the case.
   

3. 3
   

   Slide the side access panel to the left and remove it from the computer case. Find the CMOS battery port, which will be located to the lower left of the processor in most Gateway computer models.
   

4. 4
   

   Lift up the plastic clip holding the CMOS battery in place. Slide a fingernail under one side of the battery and lift it off the motherboard port.
   

5. 5
   

   Check the orientation of the new battery and compare it to the CMOS motherboard port. Push the new battery into place in the same direction that the old battery was facing. Push down the plastic clip.
   

6. 6
   

   Set the side access panel back onto the Gateway computer case and reattach the case screws. Plug in the Gateway computer and power it on.
   

Use a soft Paint Brush to dislodge anything else

Open the case of the server, and look on the side panel that you removed. It should have all of the server options detailed right on the inside of the case for you.

I found this:

"Facing front of computer you need to remove the left side cover. cover release is on top of the computer in center of side panel. Press in on button and p[ull top of side cover away."

Don't know if it's useful. If not let me know and I'll keep looking.

there are tabs inside the case that you depress to pull the front cover off. once pulled off you should be able to replace the switch.


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may be the connection to the smps is not right 

or may be the fan blew out