-=> CHARLES ANGELICH wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE <=-

 CA>> It's an HP about 5 years old with AFAIK a micro switch
 CA>> that 'signals' the power supply to turn ON/OFF.

 WC> Hmm, I know the H.P. uses a momentary contact on it's
 WC> computers but this doesn't make sense to me on the monitor.

 WC> I'd think it likely a simple double pole double throw power
 WC> switch. Mind you I've never even seen an H.P. monitor.

 CA> I'm going by the sound and 'light' feel to the switch that it
 CA> isn't managing higher voltages directly.

Some of the DPDT switches on a couple of my monitors
have light feels and make no sound.
There's a mechanism in some rocker switches and push button on off 
switches that can account for that feel.

 CA>> Any suggestions as to how I can test my theory and/or get
 CA>> the monitor to turn on?

 WC> Well first you've got to open the monitor case and in my
 WC> experience this requires a long reach philips screwdriver.
 WC> I hacked half the handle from a regular one to reach.

 WC> If you're not handy with electronics or familiar with power
 WC> line level voltages keep your hands outta there and perhaps
 WC> consult someone who is comfortable with line level voltage.
 WC> My opinion, YMMV.

 CA> I bread boarded a few transistor circuits when I was younger
 CA> and can manage a soldering iron. I could read transistor
 CA> schematics and even spot the various sub assemblys at one time.
 CA> I guess I'm not 'handy' but am experienced (somewhat).

 CA> I will try adding a jumper to the switch.

Somewhat experienced won't cut it here as your dealing with line level 
voltages. 
If the power leads route from the power jack to the switch that's
clear.
Mistakes can lead to anything from electricution, blown fuses,
a pyrotechnic electrical display, hot chasis monitor.

OTOH it could be a low voltage switch controls the power but it's not in 
my experience done this way nor do manufacturers add extras that add to
the cost while adding nothing to functionality.
Beware.
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