P180 New Front Panel (not just the door)
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P180 New Front Panel (not just the door)
I'm posting this in a new thread so it doesn't get buried in the discussion about the new door.
For Those who have received new doors, have you received a new front panel along with the door? If so, does this new front panel have a magnetic power button with no power symbol on the face of it? Are there any other differences you've noticed with this new panel?
If you have received a new door only, does pushing on the front of the door hit the power button and turn the computer off?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
For Those who have received new doors, have you received a new front panel along with the door? If so, does this new front panel have a magnetic power button with no power symbol on the face of it? Are there any other differences you've noticed with this new panel?
If you have received a new door only, does pushing on the front of the door hit the power button and turn the computer off?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
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I purchased a P180 recently. The front door supplied was curved/warped. A quick word with the supplier resulted in a new and modified front door arriving by post from Antec. The new one has aluminium on the outside and inside of the plastic door panel, and is completely flat. I did not receive a replacement bezel.
I have tried pushing on the door to see if it activates the power switch. It does not. The power button does not have a symbol on it, so it may be already modified from the one you are referring to. I think it is magnetic.
I have tried pushing on the door to see if it activates the power switch. It does not. The power button does not have a symbol on it, so it may be already modified from the one you are referring to. I think it is magnetic.
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I have both an old and a new version of the p180, and the differenses are as follows:ct991 wrote:For Those who have received new doors, have you received a new front panel along with the door? If so, does this new front panel have a magnetic power button with no power symbol on the face of it? Are there any other differences you've noticed with this new panel?
If you have received a new door only, does pushing on the front of the door hit the power button and turn the computer off?
1. Front door has gotten an aluminium backplate, and now looks completely flush with the frame, and has also gotten "dead" like the sandwitched side panels
2. Power- and reset button have been sunken a bit into the frame so it's much harder to accidentally hit either
3. Magnet added to the front door in line with the power button
No chance of hitting the powerbutton with the front door.
Edit: The powerbutton on the new front has the normal power symbol on it
I can't fault Antec Europe for their after sales service.
Emailed them on the 5th March about my crappy case door, received an apologetic response on the 6th asking for my postal address (no mention of providing proof of purchase), recieved another apologetic email on the 7th saying it would be posted that day, recieved the door today... Wow!
Have to say i'm hugely impressed with an 8 day turnaround particularly as the door was posted from Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
For your information I already had the new front panel so I was sent just the door. The new door has the extra aluminium sheet on the inside. So far so good and a pleasing solid feel compared to the original.
Emailed them on the 5th March about my crappy case door, received an apologetic response on the 6th asking for my postal address (no mention of providing proof of purchase), recieved another apologetic email on the 7th saying it would be posted that day, recieved the door today... Wow!
Have to say i'm hugely impressed with an 8 day turnaround particularly as the door was posted from Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
For your information I already had the new front panel so I was sent just the door. The new door has the extra aluminium sheet on the inside. So far so good and a pleasing solid feel compared to the original.
I got *just* the door (the new one with aluminum on both sides).
It does hit the power button. Rather annoying. Antec support said they don't have that problem. It would certainly appear that the newer power buttons are recessed...which is necessary as one of the additional magnet locations on the new door hits the original power button.
Just bought a new case for 2nd computer...it wasn't an Antec.
It does hit the power button. Rather annoying. Antec support said they don't have that problem. It would certainly appear that the newer power buttons are recessed...which is necessary as one of the additional magnet locations on the new door hits the original power button.
Just bought a new case for 2nd computer...it wasn't an Antec.
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Got my new front door about 3 weeks ago - it came as a complete front, not just the door - I didn't want to replace the whole thing though (having hidden my USB/LED cables) so just swapped the door - works a treat and no warping so far. Doesn't hit the on/off switch either when closed (if that helps).
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Ignore - figured it out now.
I'm thinking of buying a P180. I can't really find any other case that I like the look of. Is there a way to tell whether any of the P180 being sold online ships with the new door/front? Or has somebody had good experience in getting it from a particular reseller who seems stocking units with the new door/front?
Thanks,
Dxx
Thanks,
Dxx
I kind of wonder this too. At what point did Antec start shipping P180:s with this new front door? Was it just yesterday or was it yesteryear? How sure can one be of getting the good version?dxx wrote:I'm thinking of buying a P180. I can't really find any other case that I like the look of. Is there a way to tell whether any of the P180 being sold online ships with the new door/front? Or has somebody had good experience in getting it from a particular reseller who seems stocking units with the new door/front?
Thanks,
Dxx
Thanks ~ Kris
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So there is a definite change in the bezel as well? When I told Antec about my warped door I got just a new door, no bezel. I tried to follow up with them to possibly get a new bezel but a rep denied there was any change to the bezel then closed my ticket.
The new door definitely warps less than the original door, but it could fit better around the I/O panel. The door has magnets around that area but they're not catching on my bezel.
The new door definitely warps less than the original door, but it could fit better around the I/O panel. The door has magnets around that area but they're not catching on my bezel.
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