[Q] Help my power button is sticking or broken - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

My power button is sticking or broken. When ever I use it to close the screen It stays stuck and asks me to reboot or just flashed. Is there any way to fix this? Can I order an new button and put it in?
Thanks for any help!

makos101 said:
My power button is sticking or broken. When ever I use it to close the screen It stays stuck and asks me to reboot or just flashed. Is there any way to fix this? Can I order an new button and put it in?
Thanks for any help!
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Yes a permanent fix would be buying a button from Ebay for a few bucks and replace it.

buhohitr said:
Yes a permanent fix would be buying a button from Ebay for a few bucks and replace it.
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Do you know how much I need to tear my phone apart to replace the button?

makos101 said:
Do you know how much I need to tear my phone apart to replace the button?
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You to decide. Watch the video "how to" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSkitHM1g4U

buhohitr said:
You to decide. Watch the video "how to" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSkitHM1g4U
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Thank you. I hope its just my button and not anything internal with the phone.

makos101 said:
Thank you. I hope its just my button and not anything internal with the phone.
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Bad power button is a well known issue with GS3.
Here is a temporary fix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSLZFmhmBlc

buhohitr said:
Bad power button is a well known issue with GS3.
Here is a temporary fix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSLZFmhmBlc
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I got the new button in and put it in and nothing changes. I took the button out completely and it disengaged the power button completely. So it must be the internal mechanism. Any advice on how I can fix that?
Thanks

makos101 said:
I got the new button in and put it in and nothing changes. I took the button out completely and it disengaged the power button completely. So it must be the internal mechanism. Any advice on how I can fix that?
Thanks
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Did you check the continuity with the new button? You bought the button that required to solder to the main board right? not just the power button cover!
Here is link to check continuity and replacing the power button: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWbahqYdtaI
Here is link for the power button http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Power-Vol...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1c3791297d

buhohitr said:
Did you check the continuity with the new button? You bought the button that required to solder to the main board right? not just the power button cover!
Here is link to check continuity and replacing the power button: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWbahqYdtaI
Here is link for the power button http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Power-Vol...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item1c3791297d
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I got the plastic button .
Ill order this i hope i dont mess up my phone bad doing this.
Thanks so much for the help.

makos101 said:
I got the plastic button .
Ill order this i hope i dont mess up my phone bad doing this.
Thanks so much for the help.
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I just ripped my power button from the motherboard and use apps to turn my screen off and reboot.

ThePagel said:
I just ripped my power button from the motherboard and use apps to turn my screen off and reboot.
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I could do that also. I have to wait for the summer my two year agreement and hopefully the gs5. Is it worth waiting?

buhohitr said:
Yes a permanent fix would be buying a button from Ebay for a few bucks and replace it.
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So i pulled the old button off and soldered the new one on and now it doesnt work at all.
Any other suggestions? I tried to put the little pins in the motherboard. I held it there and soldered it on.
Thanks

makos101 said:
So i pulled the old button off and soldered the new one on and now it doesnt work at all.
Any other suggestions? I tried to put the little pins in the motherboard. I held it there and soldered it on.
Thanks
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I assumed that you soldered the button correctly, I would use an ohm meter to test the continuity when the button is pressed and released, just to verify that the button is good and make sure all solder joints are good. If all the above checked out, then the last thing is replace the main board, shop on Ebay for a clean ESN board (price range from 80-90$. I don't know if you want to go all the way or just use xposed app to by pass the button and wait to buy a new one?

makos101 said:
My power button is sticking or broken. When ever I use it to close the screen It stays stuck and asks me to reboot or just flashed. Is there any way to fix this? Can I order an new button and put it in?
Thanks for any help!
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You better buy a new one....

buhohitr said:
I assumed that you soldered the button correctly, I would use an ohm meter to test the continuity when the button is pressed and released, just to verify that the button is good and make sure all solder joints are good. If all the above checked out, then the last thing is replace the main board, shop on Ebay for a clean ESN board (price range from 80-90$. I don't know if you want to go all the way or just use xposed app to by pass the button and wait to buy a new one?
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Could you explain to me what soldering it correctly means? held it to the motherboard with a clip so that the prongs were close to or in the holes and i soldered the back side.
Thanks

makos101 said:
Could you explain to me what soldering it correctly means? held it to the motherboard with a clip so that the prongs were close to or in the holes and i soldered the back side.
Thanks
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Usually, after soldering, you need to verify continuity, sometime you may experiencing cold solder joints, where the lead is there but no contact. The board is coated, so you need to sand down the contact so that when you applied the lead, it will make contact.

buhohitr said:
Usually, after soldering, you need to verify continuity, sometime you may experiencing cold solder joints, where the lead is there but no contact. The board is coated, so you need to sand down the contact so that when you applied the lead, it will make contact.
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I'm going to try again tomorrow. I just don't know how I can get the two little prongs under that button soldered into the little holes on the motherboard. Any suggestions? Would liquid solder work?

buhohitr said:
Usually, after soldering, you need to verify continuity, sometime you may experiencing cold solder joints, where the lead is there but no contact. The board is coated, so you need to sand down the contact so that when you applied the lead, it will make contact.
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So I think i messed something up resoldering it. Now it wont turn on at all. I talked to verizon and they are sending me a new one (for free). What is the best way for me to reformat my phone if it wont turn on.
And
Should i leave the button unsoldered inside the phone. or attempt to resolder it back on so its just there?
I dont want to be charged for tampering with the inside of the phone.
Thanks

Resolder the button back on and send back the dead phone. I'm not worry about the software but messing around with hardware is more concerns.
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[Q] Broken Power Button...

I searched the forums for this issue, but seems like no one else has experienced this yet..!? I'm not sure how it happened, but just 2 days ago, my power button stopped responding. In other words, no matter how much pressure I put on it, or how long I hold it, my tablet will not turn on or wake up from sleep..! I'm not even sure how it happened. I just left it near on the floor propped up near my night stand earlier this week and the next morning I noticed I had a tough time turning my tablet on... (However, I did notice before this that sometimes my power button was way too sensitive and would ask if I wanted to power off the tablet, when all I did was press it for a second to put it to sleep. Guess, that was signs of eminent failure?)
And it's definitely a hardware and not a charging problem, since I can make my tablet turn on by removing it from the dock for a few secs and then reconnecting it, but obviously this is not acceptable. And other than that I don't know how else to turn it on...
I bought my tablet from Amazon, so I can't take it back to any store. Has anyone here had this problem before and tried to repair it themselves? Or has anyone at least tried to send their tablets in for repair to ASUS after unlocking the bootloader, rooting and loading a custom ROM? How did that go for you?
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
amazon has a superb return policy - at least here in germany - should be no prob in the US - just call them so they open a RMA for you - or send it to asus directly.
good luck
cheers
power to the button
d0ubl3_d1zzl 3 said:
I searched the forums for this issue, but seems like no one else has experienced this yet..!? I'm not sure how it happened, but just 2 days ago, my power button stopped responding. In other words, no matter how much pressure I put on it, or how long I hold it, my tablet will not turn on or wake up from sleep..! I'm not even sure how it happened. I just left it near on the floor propped up near my night stand earlier this week and the next morning I noticed I had a tough time turning my tablet on... (However, I did notice before this that sometimes my power button was way too sensitive and would ask if I wanted to power off the tablet, when all I did was press it for a second to put it to sleep. Guess, that was signs of eminent failure?)
And it's definitely a hardware and not a charging problem, since I can make my tablet turn on by removing it from the dock for a few secs and then reconnecting it, but obviously this is not acceptable. And other than that I don't know how else to turn it on...
I bought my tablet from Amazon, so I can't take it back to any store. Has anyone here had this problem before and tried to repair it themselves? Or has anyone at least tried to send their tablets in for repair to ASUS after unlocking the bootloader, rooting and loading a custom ROM? How did that go for you?
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
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My power button was giving me the power off / restart reboot which had been driving me crazy. Took the back off and investigated. The actual power button mechanism is flimsy and not well put together. After attempts with tape, with brief success the reboots returned. Today I looked again and took of the small bit of plastic with the silver button on it and noticed it was not central. Carefully peeled off the silver power button and attached it in the centre. Applied some tape and another piece in the plastic physical button mechanism to help it spring back. The result is my power button feels perfect and no more reboots so far.
Buster99 said:
amazon has a superb return policy - at least here in germany - should be no prob in the US - just call them so they open a RMA for you - or send it to asus directly.
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jennies said:
..Today I looked again and took of the small bit of plastic with the silver button on it and noticed it was not central. Carefully peeled off the silver power button and attached it in the centre. Applied some tape and another piece in the plastic physical button mechanism to help it spring back. The result is my power button feels perfect and no more reboots so far.
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Thanks for the input, guys. Glad to hear I'm not the only one and that it seems to be something I can try and fix on my own... I was mostly worried it was well known problem and ASUS wouldn't repair the devices that were tampered with or had unlocked bootloaders, but looks like they may not be thoroughly checking that. And my return window from Amazon expired in late June, so I figured it wasn't worth going through them anymore, but I've never had to that before, so I'm not sure...
jennies said:
My power button was giving me the power off / restart reboot which had been driving me crazy. Took the back off and investigated. The actual power button mechanism is flimsy and not well put together. After attempts with tape, with brief success the reboots returned. Today I looked again and took of the small bit of plastic with the silver button on it and noticed it was not central. Carefully peeled off the silver power button and attached it in the centre. Applied some tape and another piece in the plastic physical button mechanism to help it spring back. The result is my power button feels perfect and no more reboots so far.
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What kind of tape did you use?
Got the Power Button Working...
trevor7428 said:
What kind of tape did you use?
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I just pulled off the back (it has pressure pins, so i just use my nails, 'bcuz i don't have the plastic tool..), the Power Button is a 'lil switch, the top metallic part is held to the bottom part by a transparent piece of tape, if its not centered, just carefully remove it and place in the center.. If it the tape have enough glue to hold it back, You can use to same piece of tape to hold it back together.. If not, You can use a standard hmm (don't remember the name..) transparent tape to do the job... Hopefully the button keeps in place for while....

[Q] My phone seems to have suddenly died

So I sent a text before dinner, put my phone down on the table, and ate. When I finished and tried to check my phone, it was off. The power key is unresponsive, along with no vibration on hold. I've done all the possible button holds for about a minute. It doesn't seem to register at all when plugged into the computer. I have a crack in my screen from an unfortunate drop about a month ago, so I know RMA is off the table.
Is there anyway I can fix this, or is this a case of ponying up for a replacement?
PS: It's also rooted, with CF-autorooter if I remember properly, with stock 4.4.2
marty_13 said:
So I sent a text before dinner, put my phone down on the table, and ate. When I finished and tried to check my phone, it was off. The power key is unresponsive, along with no vibration on hold. I've done all the possible button holds for about a minute. It doesn't seem to register at all when plugged into the computer. I have a crack in my screen from an unfortunate drop about a month ago, so I know RMA is off the table.
Is there anyway I can fix this, or is this a case of ponying up for a replacement?
PS: It's also rooted, with CF-autorooter if I remember properly, with stock 4.4.2
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If the phone doesn't respond to any key combinations, there's little you can do with it.
Why not try to RMA it? If it's a little crack, I doubt whether they will deny RMA. Besides that, you've got nothing to loose.
vin4yak said:
If the phone doesn't respond to any key combinations, there's little you can do with it.
Why not try to RMA it? If it's a little crack, I doubt whether they will deny RMA. Besides that, you've got nothing to loose.
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Haha, you've got a point! Thank you for confiriming
marty_13 said:
Haha, you've got a point! Thank you for confiriming
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np m8. Good luck with the RMA! :good:

Nexus 5 boot loop

Hi,
My nexus 5 constantly reboots at the google logo. I think it is a power button problem.
I bought my nexus 5 from the google play store but I do not live in the US, so RMAing it would be difficult.
So is there any way I can fix it? I tried tapping on the power button on the mother board but it didn't help.
Thanks!
liamkosh said:
Hi,
My nexus 5 constantly reboots at the google logo. I think it is a power button problem.
I bought my nexus 5 from the google play store but I do not live in the US, so RMAing it would be difficult.
So is there any way I can fix it? I tried tapping on the power button on the mother board but it didn't help.
Thanks!
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I think your phone is soft-bricked... Try to boot into custom recovery, factory reset, and reflash a custom rom.
Sent from my Hammerhead running Android L !
AndreIrawan97 said:
I think your phone is soft-bricked... Try to boot into custom recovery, factory reset, and reflash a custom rom.
Sent from my Hammerhead running Android L !
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I have the same issue but I cannot get into recovery or anything else. There is not enough time before the phone reboots again. I have read of people having success but it seems rather rare. The strange thing is that I can press or tap (with luck) on the back of the phone, near the power button, and the phone will turn on. I am sure this is a hardware issue but I got mine from T-Mobile and my bootloader is unlocked and on Android 5.0. The bad thing is that I am now able to JUMP! and was looking at the Nexus 6... oh the humanity!
On an side note: When pressing on the back of the phone (see above) repeatedly I was able to get the phone to fully boot but once I quit it rebooted again. I have not been able to repeat this as of yet. I am leaving it on the charger and hoping that it will somehow right itself like other have reported... that is unless anyone has any suggestions.
rantrav said:
I have the same issue but I cannot get into recovery or anything else. There is not enough time before the phone reboots again. I have read of people having success but it seems rather rare. The strange thing is that I can press or tap (with luck) on the back of the phone, near the power button, and the phone will turn on. I am sure this is a hardware issue but I got mine from T-Mobile and my bootloader is unlocked and on Android 5.0. The bad thing is that I am now able to JUMP! and was looking at the Nexus 6... oh the humanity!
On an side note: When pressing on the back of the phone (see above) repeatedly I was able to get the phone to fully boot but once I quit it rebooted again. I have not been able to repeat this as of yet. I am leaving it on the charger and hoping that it will somehow right itself like other have reported... that is unless anyone has any suggestions.
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sounds like a "stuck" power button
simms22 said:
sounds like a "stuck" power button
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I agree. I took the phone apart and messed with the components but nothing has changed. When I was able to get the phone to book all the way up "Power off" appeared as if I were pressing the button. I am not sure how to fix this.... I am sure that T-Mobile will not cover the warranty since it is unlocked.
rantrav said:
I agree. I took the phone apart and messed with the components but nothing has changed. When I was able to get the phone to book all the way up "Power off" appeared as if I were pressing the button. I am not sure how to fix this.... I am sure that T-Mobile will not cover the warranty since it is unlocked.
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it should be a relatively inexpensive fix at any local repair shop. or you can try repairing it yourself, can probably find a youtube vid about it.
simms22 said:
it should be a relatively inexpensive fix at any local repair shop. or you can try repairing it yourself, can probably find a youtube vid about it.
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I have not found a video, yet. I tore it down as far as I could but I will keep searching. I am 99% sure that it is hardware related but I don't think that T-Mobile will swap it out or let me use my JUMP! because of the unlocked bootloader. I knew I should have relocked it when I put 5.0 on it!!!!
rantrav said:
I have not found a video, yet. I tore it down as far as I could but I will keep searching. I am 99% sure that it is hardware related but I don't think that T-Mobile will swap it out or let me use my JUMP! because of the unlocked bootloader. I knew I should have relocked it when I put 5.0 on it!!!!
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you still can, its very simple. in fastboot.. fastboot oem lock. or if you have root, the boot unlocker for nexus devices app. you can lock or unlock the bootloader with the app, if you have root. personally, i dont think they would even know about the bootloader being unlock.
simms22 said:
you still can, its very simple. in fastboot.. fastboot oem lock. or if you have root, the boot unlocker for nexus devices app. you can lock or unlock the bootloader with the app, if you have root. personally, i dont think they would even know about the bootloader being unlock.
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The issue is that the phone reboots about every 2 seconds making it impossible to make a connection through ADB, recovery, or anything else. I did, however, find a solution/idea on a post by "nadrojcote":
"For the last week or so my power button/lock button has been intermittent, sometimes having to hit it 5 times or so to get the screen to unlock. Yesterday it all of a sudden stopped working and I couldn't unlock.
I am making this post to share my fix I found for the problem. Seeing how my phone is not under warranty because I have already replaced the screen, I took to tearing it apart and seeing what's going on. Hoping I could order a new power button, unfortunately the button is soldered onto the main board. Upon taking it apart I realized I had put a little shim in between the power button and the plastic button in the housing as a "rattle fix". This is what I am thinking caused the problem, this caused me to be putting too much pressure on the power button and caused it to over time break apart the back of the actual buttons metal housing on the main board. I removed the shim and it still did not work. I was going to take the main board and heat it at a low heat in the oven in hopes to reseat solder points, but before I did that I tried using a fine pair of needle nose pliers to crimp the back housing of the button back together. Luckily this worked. Unfortunately I do not have pictures, but if someone else has the same issue you should be able to see what I'm referring to by comparing the power button to the volume buttons on the mainboard, there is a metal housing around the actual button that is soldered to the main board, it has a slit down the back side of it that allows it to spread apart. The volume keys should be tight.
THE PROBLEM: Power/Lock button stops working
THE CAUSE(assumed): Nexus 5 power/lock button rattle fix
THE FIX: Using needle nose pliers to crimp the metal backing of the power button housing good and tight.
I hope this helps others out in the future as I'm sure I wont be the only one with this problem."
Now, I did not have a loose power button and so did not mod it. I did however take the phone apart and pull the board out. On the back of the board, opposite of the power switch, if an aluminum(?) case which can be removed. Under this there is another aluminum housing with a circle in the middle of it. The circle was somewhat bent touching the board parts below so I carefully bent the circle up. Next I gave the power switch a few "gentle" taps and pressed the casing around the switch to hopefully make it tighter as was recommended by "nadrojcote."
As you can tell from my word use, I am no where near an expert on anything electric BUT my phone is now working. I have not put it back together yet but I am in the process of restoring it to factory and locking the bootloader in case I need to send it in. I have sent some major prayers to God today! (If you do not believe in God you don't have to say anything negative about my post... just carry on)
This happens to me always to restart device
There is a solution to this?
What this fire button solution problem?
Who tried to replace power-on button to know is% 200 percent of the problem?

power button issue/no cell reception

Hey guys. Here for some dire help. I need to send in my nexus 5x for warranty replacement but don't have the $349 for google to put on hold so while I wait its back to my nexus5 mess.
I have two 5's. One has the power button, constant pressed state issue. The other one got wet and only the cell reception doesn't work. Everything else does.
The one that got wet actually registers my T-Mobile Sim on boot and it seems as if it should pick up signal but after that brief moment it goes to no bars and emergency only.
Was wondering if there is a part I can swap from the power button unit to the water damage unit to make one working 5 until I can get my 5x working again. Any thoughts guys?
Have you tried putting the "wet" motherboard in the other Nexus 5?
I recommend replacing the power button on the unit where it is constantly pressed is swapping motherboards does not resolve the issue.
Tried swapping mobos and get the same issue of no cell reception no matter which phone the wet board is in. If I had soldering equipment id just take the button from the wet and put to the other one.
When I press the power button to lock the phone, It turns automatically on the screen again openning the camera, someone have had the same issue?
Caront3 said:
When I press the power button to lock the phone, It turns automatically on the screen again openning the camera, someone have had the same issue?
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Yeah bud. What's happening is the switch thinking it's long pressed so you get the camera coming up. Soon it will be going into boot loops and stuff. You can get a button cheap on eBay. Just have to solder it on. I need soldering equipment or id have switched mine already.
briandresstoyota said:
Yeah bud. What's happening is the switch thinking it's long pressed so you get the camera coming up. Soon it will be going into boot loops and stuff. You can get a button cheap on eBay. Just have to solder it on. I need soldering equipment or id have switched mine already.
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Thanks a lot, mate. I'm going to search it and I will need a soldering equipment too hehe

HELP!! my volume button just fell off

:crying: so during my daily life the volume button fell off and I can't find it so I have to use toothpicks to control volume without using a widget or going into the settings. I sadly tried Google support for help, and since I am residing in Saudi Arabia they can't help me. not even finding a way for me to find buy, get, receive a button to use on pixel 2. so I hoped someone in the community here might know where I can find a replacement. SO HELP ME :crying::crying::crying:
Contact Google. They should be able to just RMA it and all you'll have to do is go without a phone for a week or so.
Nope
D3RP_ said:
Contact Google. They should be able to just RMA it and all you'll have to do is go without a phone for a week or so.
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they refused to RMA because I am not in states.
Hmm that's weird as to why it's not getting covered a RMA. Maybe you need to go directly to Htc
galaxyruler said:
:crying: so during my daily life the volume button fell off
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Pics please
Does this button look flimsy and can easily fall off?
wmcdrugs said:
Pics please
Does this button look flimsy and can easily fall off?
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Having removed a toast skin from my pixel 2, yes... Two small clips is all that holds either button in. The power button only clips in one way to work. Was a pain to pop back out and flip around. Paid more attention with the volume button afterwards.

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