Hey guys my Nexus 5 is not functioning because the power button has gone bad, I tried all the "smashing" the phone and pressing the power button repeatedly but nothing works, the button inside is broken(not physically broken but just not functioning), i opened up the device and tried to put a little pressure on the button module on the motherboard but didnt help, HOWEVER:
I noticed that the volume up and down module buttons on the motherboard are the same as the power button module (as far as I can tell), my question is, if I take it to someone specialized, could they remove one of the volume modules and solder it in the place of the power button to make my phone at least functional? or are these modules just different and they just look alike?
I live in a country where I can no longer import virtually anything and I can't buy the module replacement even if I wanted to, please help.
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The other day my infuse's power button started dying, apparently i have bad luck with samsung buttons as my captivate's power button broke on me too. It started out just randomly lighting up as if it were touched, then moved on to rebooting, and now it just continuously plays the samsung logo over and over again, even when trying to go into recovery mode. Even with the plastic phone shell off, the problem persisted, so the plastic power button itself i know is not the issue.
I'm wondering if anyone knows of any possible way to render the power button useless, and remap one of the volume keys or something as the power key instead.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated, I really don't want to have to pay samsung to repair it.
There's an app called button remapper or something along those lines. But I believe it will kill any other function that the volume button does, like volume control. If you don't use it for that purpose, then try it out.
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My N5 has a hardware fault where the phone thinks the power button is permanently pressed, so as soon as you try and boot it, it turns off again.
I am able to get to fastboot, by holding down the volume down button and power. But from there, I cannot boot to recovery or normal system boot.
I have been unable to fix this, and I really want to get some of my app data off.
Is there a way of extracting a backup somehow from fastboot?
I'm guessing no, as you can't access via adb through fastboot can you?
Any ideas gratefully received.
Did you try removing the motherboard and cleaning the area around the power button with alcohol? I had a sticky power button too and removed the motherboard, applied a lot of pressure to the power button as I pressed and released it for a couple of minutes and this solved the issue.
I had this issue, took apart the phone, didn't fix the issue. Read a thread were multiple owners said smacking the phone on a hard surface on the power button side fixed it.
So I was hesitant but after a few hard taps, it fixed and haven't had the issue for 4 months so far. I also pressed the power button a few times hard.
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Hi. Yes, I have tried all those, no joy.
I'm resigned to the fact the phone is bricked.
So, given that, do I have any options to get the app data off?
Merry Christmas by the way!
I suggest getting a quote to replace the power button.
Wonder if I can desolder it, and use a paperclip to short the switch connection?
There are 3 connections for the motherboard for the power switch and it looks pretty easy to de-solder according to youtube videos I watched. I'm not good at soldering so I had my local repair shop replace it with a new one.
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My Nexus 5 has entered into (what I believe to be) a hardware bootloop due to a faulty power button switch. I will look into getting it fixed locally but am currently wondering if there's a way to get the phone on (disabling the power button in some way?) in order that I can recover data from the built in storage.
I realise this is unlikely as it would involve some kind of invasive hardware trick.
On the basis that my phone may never turn back on, is there any way to extract data from the built in storage at all?
try smacking it into table below the power button. Seriously If it wont help, just pop off the back cover and using a knife or something "brake" the button, and insert the usb cable while holding volume down button,. then send "fastboot reboot" command. You are going to fix the button anyway, so breaking it wont matter
I had same problem. I took phone apart and soaked button side in pure alcohol. And then some tapping and pushing the button and it started to work.
The power button getting stuck has happened a few times to me. I literally just find a wood table and give a few stiff taps to the top corner of the phone (power button facing down). Always does the trick for me.
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The power button getting stuck has happened a few times to me. I literally just find a wood table and give a few stiff taps to the top corner of the phone (power button facing down). Always does the trick for me.
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Thanks, but I've had no luck with this 'solution'. I have tried tactically hitting my device but no luck. Have also smacked it down out of anger and no luck either.
I think there are two distinct power button failures. One where the button still works but sticks and can be unstuck (I had this on my first Nexus 5 and it was replaced by Google out of warranty) and another where the power button module fails and becomes 'always on' needing replaced.
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when I tried to replace my power module on my phone, I accidentally removed the whole part of the cables. That means, that it is impossible, to make the power button and the volume buttons working, and I can't turn on the phone. I am almost sure, that the developer options wasn't enabled. I would really appreciate any help because I have no clue if I can make the phone work ever again. I can send pictures if that helps.
Thanks for any help!
The power button on my Poco has a small hairline scratch on it, it's now over sensitive so any slight touch on it turns the phone off and can sometimes call emergency number depending on how the phone is sitting.
I don't want to pay someone to replace the power button cos phone shops are always £70 upwards..
I've turned double tap screen to unlock, is there a way to change what buttons do, so I'm thinking like use a volume button to act as power and make power button redundant.
Thanks for looking any help would be appreciated.
I think it's possible but if you don't know what root or ADB are then it's not going to be easy for you. Apparently this app can do it. But you need to be rooted or use ADB commands.
Ah ok I was imagining if plugged into pc I would easily see a directory etc. It's under warranty still so I'll email support. Thank you though