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Sleep (Power) Button needs more force to work(to be pressed)

Good day,
after 3 month of being mine, the Desire S's power (or wake/sleep) button started to need more force (power) to be pressed. The perfect "click" feedback under my finger disappeared too. I had the same feeling, like there would be a particle under the button of laptop's keyboard, or something like that, if you know what I mean. It happened once, I flicked it with a finger and it got better. The last time it stayed temporarily. I decided to disassemble the phone to check, whether it is a dust or a particle indeed. But it wasn't. The worst of all, the button is located on the mainboard (well, this is what I saw, it would be great, if it were not, correct me, if I'm wrong).I assembled the phone again, after moving the button a little, trying to make it be easier to press. Now the question: Are there same situations among you, dear members, any chances to fix it or to buy a new motherboard? Or should I just wait, until it stops pressing and change the phone? I like it very much. Thanks.

fautorr said:
Good day,
after 3 month of being mine, the Desire S's power (or wake/sleep) button started to need more force (power) to be pressed. The perfect "click" feedback under my finger disappeared too. I had the same feeling, like there would be a particle under the button of laptop's keyboard, or something like that, if you know what I mean. It happened once, I flicked it with a finger and it got better. The last time it stayed temporarily. I decided to disassemble the phone to check, whether it is a dust or a particle indeed. But it wasn't. The worst of all, the button is located on the mainboard (well, this is what I saw, it would be great, if it were not, correct me, if I'm wrong).I assembled the phone again, after moving the button a little, trying to make it be easier to press. Now the question: Are there same situations among you, dear members, any chances to fix it or to buy a new motherboard? Or should I just wait, until it stops pressing and change the phone? I like it very much. Thanks.
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this happens when the phone's power button is "abused" if you understand me.........idk you can try putting a small bob of sillicone betwen the plastic button and the one on the mainboard to keep them sticked togheder.....don t use glue or something else cuz it will damage your phone's mainboard.HOPE I HELPED!

Tank you for your reply.
The worst of all is, that the contact between the button from outside and the one which is on a mainboard is fine. I'm afraid, the button on the mainboard is worn out....

I am sorry to hear that......you can try going to a gsm service and replace that button or replace the phone's mainboard.

Yes, I'm afraid, this will be the only solution. Except of one idea. I'm going to try it now. If it'll work, I'll post the instruction to solve it. And by the way, excuse me for the bad English

Guess what?? I´ve repaired it!!!! It works great, the "click" feeling is back and the button needs less force to be pressed now. Just like it was at the beginning! If someone needs the instruction, how it had worked for me, here you go, but first, I'll try to explain, what was the reason of this symptom.
The button on the motherboard has a form of a russian letter " Г ". The problem was, the upper (horizontal) part of this button (it may actually be called lever, cz it looks rather like lever)was broken. After it was broken, it looked like an english letter " I ". Surely, the silicone bob, which was fixed on the button outside wasn't enough any more, to press the lever on the motherboard. Also, the broken part of the lever, which stayed, got sharp and it cut in the silicone bob while pressing a button. So this is how I fixed it:
- I disassembled the phone first (there are several videos on YouTube, how it has to be done, but be very careful- Warranty will avoid and you may destroy your good phone). If you have a trouble like this, still having a warranty, you shouldn't even try to fix it on your own. Contact your dealer, please.
- then I picked out the power button, which is from metal, by the way
- the little silicone bob had to be cut away, because it was too small to press the lever on the mainboard. The reason could differ from mine, maybe it just worn out on your phone.
- after that I glued a tiny piece of my bicycle's brake shoe. It has to be small enough to fit there, but in the same time, it has to be bigger, than the one which was already there. The material seemed to be fine for that, because it is softer than plastic and less soft that a silicon. To create the click feeling by pressing the button, I had to pick something harder than the silicone.
- Certainly,everything depends on the size of this tiny little piece, which supplies the contact while pressing the button. You probably will have to cut couple of them, or correct the one, until it fits right. The thickness of my bob had to be aprox. 0,5 mm. After assembling the phone, it worked perfectly. I'm sure it will hold quite long, because the material of the brake shoe is known as something made for... emmm.... made to hold quite long
Maybe absolutely crazy solution, but it worked! May work for someone else. Welcome, if I did help.

[Q] Up Volume Button Dead?[Solved]

Yep up volume button barely responsive. Feels like either the spring crapped out or the contacts themselves are toast. I was in cwm getting ready to flash Black Final when this happened. Tried the up volume and nadda. Pushed really hard and it would work for a second. The button is depressed and won't return to it's proper position although the lover part of the rocker works fine. Rebooted to see and it can't turn up crap anymore. Anyone else run into this? Anyway instead of flashing I'm off to ifxit to get the teardown and see if it's a spring issue.
If anyone has had this and there is an easier fix let me know.
UPDATE and SOLUTION:
Turns out that the plastic housing was pinching the upper portion of the volume rocker. Used ifixits teardown to remove plastic cover. Cleaned all debris from phone with compressed air. Inserted everyone favorite small electronics shim the cut up business card. Re-installed plastic housing. Volume rocker works again.

Repair Volume Up (Damaged Button)

Does anyone have a quick fix solution, to repair a damaged volume up (replace little aluminum button), without replacing the entire main flex cable? The little aluminum button was damaged, and no longer flexes to contact the PCB. Volume down still works properly. I've searched and the only solution I've seen is replacement of the main ribbon. Please help.
P.S. - I attached an image of the button I'm describing.

Last image did not show up. Hope this one works.

Common problem with the inspire. You have to replace the whole thing including cable that goes to main board. Just about the whole phone has to be disassembled and the new part put in. I know the actual part is pretty cheap. Not a simple task though and no quick fix.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

///M Class said:
Does anyone have a quick fix solution, to repair a damaged volume up (replace little aluminum button), without replacing the entire main flex cable? The little aluminum button was damaged, and no longer flexes to contact the PCB. Volume down still works properly. I've searched and the only solution I've seen is replacement of the main ribbon. Please help.
P.S. - I attached an image of the button I'm describing.
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So the dome is cracked in half? Looks like it. One suggestion, maybe try some solder to "fuse the dome back together, maybe just maybe... Otherwise I use flex circuits at my work and I have some of those domes but they are bigger. I could send you some and maybe you could trim it?
One thing I just fixed on my Inspire, the down button wasn't working real well. The domes were fine just had to press real hard. I put a little, thin piece of paper (backing from a sticker) between the little foamy like piece and the flex circuit so the button doesn't move as much when pressed. Worked a charm!
Maybe that will help out others.
If you're unfamiliar, as i was, start at 2:23 on this video and you can how to get the buttons out. Can't post links yet so here's the video title.
HTC Desire HD Disassembly Video

Hi ive just repaired my volume flex cable(tore it during digitizer replace) and my volume down button still won't work! After further investigation I noticed that inside the actual housing where the volume button lies there are "painted metal contacts" similar to the ones located on the GPS,simcard cover, and wifi antenna/battery door. I've tried a very small piece of foil with no success, is there some kind of conductive paint for small electronics?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda app-developers app

Sensors still work for me
When I was removing the battery to stop a rom that did not work the button or knockers snapped in half. The sensors still work if I reach in there with my nail and I was hoping that there would be a small replacement for these buttons, but I wanted to check here first to make sure that it would not break the sensors and then I would have no way of running AAHK or going into recovery.

[Q] Button problem (read to get an idea)

So there is this thin plastic-ish strip on top of the button ic but under the physical button, just open your back cover and you'll have an idea of what i am talking about, it has this black center and is goldenish color the rest.
So, I was opening the cover and that 'thing' from the power button and volume + button fell off, I didnt pay much attention, but now those 2 buttons wont work on there own, still I can get them to work by opening the cover and using something pointed, so as far as the IC or the chip or whatever it is, is still fine.
I need some suggestions on some makeshift ideas on how to fix it so the buttons will work with the cover on. Also if possible, anybody know if the mobile guys fix it and how much it costs? Dont worry about where you live, I just want to have a rough idea I dont like walking in to a mobile mall and feeling all dumb
Thanks in advance, and the other thanks you'll all receive anyway for helping

Fas1h said:
So there is this thin plastic-ish strip on top of the button ic but under the physical button, just open your back cover and you'll have an idea of what i am talking about, it has this black center and is goldenish color the rest.
So, I was opening the cover and that 'thing' from the power button and volume + button fell off, I didnt pay much attention, but now those 2 buttons wont work on there own, still I can get them to work by opening the cover and using something pointed, so as far as the IC or the chip or whatever it is, is still fine.
I need some suggestions on some makeshift ideas on how to fix it so the buttons will work with the cover on. Also if possible, anybody know if the mobile guys fix it and how much it costs? Dont worry about where you live, I just want to have a rough idea I dont like walking in to a mobile mall and feeling all dumb
Thanks in advance, and the other thanks you'll all receive anyway for helping
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Well, you can easily fix it yourself if you are a bit smart. Just try to stick a box shaped paper tape at that place where the plastic broke off from.
Cut tape in a small rectangle. Then cut that rectangle into many small pieces of same size and form a small rectangle. Then stick them to the place where "that thing" came off.
You can also use a double end sticky tape but usually the thickness is defined so I am not sure if that will help.
HTC Sensation is an old phone however, you should easily find old bodies/ new cases to replace your current body.
Good Luck

Thanks my explorer had a similar problem Its original back cover's buttons worn off, so I folded up a piece of paper and stuck it there and used a cover over the worn out back case. With sensation there is no way to make the paper stay in the same place, i didnt think of paper tape or double sided tape, will give it a shot.

Check buttons if attempting a power button repair

I just managed to resurrect my black Skyrocket by replacing the power button. Unfortunately, the seller, despite insisting his buttons were compatible with the i727 (I was specific), sold me buttons that were too small. Specifically, while they fit the SMD pattern on the board, and work electrically, they weren't as deep as the old buttons.
I was able to superglue a bit of plastic from the old button to the inside of the power button case piece and file it down with a Dremel tool. With a bit of effort, it feels brand new, and works great, but it was "fun" to say the least.
In hindsight, I wished I had checked before removing the old button...

ive read it is a pia to solder on the button, true?

vincom said:
ive read it is a pia to solder on the button, true?
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It's not a beginner project, that's for sure. I am fortunate enough to know a good solder tech at my job, and he described it as "not that bad"
The biggest problem is the through-holes that anchor the button to the board. They are a pain to get the solder out of. Followed by the fact that the button pads are slightly recessed, like a DFN, so you need a pretty fine tip.
I'd say that unless you either know, are are, an experienced solder tech, get it done professionally.