OK, new day...new stupid idea.

Thanks to NaeKuh and coolmiester I came up with an idea that's crazy enough that it just might work. I currently have in use (in another case) a Kaze Master that the second channel pot is burned out but I'm able to see RPM and temps (I have a simple 3 speed Cooljag fan controller switch controlling RPM's). I was wondering, what if I removed all the pots from the Kaze? Would the unit still work as just a display or would I have to replace the pots with short leads to keep the power flowing? Like this, I can have a clean front panel (knob free) and a nice looking display that'll show everything I need it to. I'll just get a new Kaze to replace the one I'll be hacking.