Power Key Stopped working - AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Alright guys so here's the pie I have been trying to fix my power key on the right hand side of the device opposite the volume key for those of you who don't have a Note 3. Over the past couple months I've noticed that the power key has been getting flatter and flatter against the bezel of the Note 3 so I decided that I would swap it. I realize later that I couldn't get the part in myself so I took it to a company and got them to put it in but what we found out is that the power button is now not turning on the phone we replace the ribbon and still nothing is this software issue or is it a hardware issue. I will also have you know that the phone is now back on I use a trick to get it back on with the download sequence and then just cancelled it and reset my reset the download so that it would just reboot normally so I know that the software itself is probably ok but I'm wondering if it's specifically related to the power key anything you guys have would be awesome because I'd like the phone and it works great and I've had it since it came out but I don't want to just throw it away just because the power button is having an issue that I probably could fix if I knew what the real issue was thanks for any input you all have

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Power button malfunction?

I know this is a known issue, but I think i got a rare case here.
I had some random issues in the start, before 2.2 came out, when the first
I started getting this issue after going over to 84B(?) and had used the N1 torch (high brightness) till the light started flickering, after that the button hasn't worked at all, EXCEPT inside the flashboot(?) menu, there the button works after about a minute.
Im still lucky enough to the point that the phone starts itself when i remove and insert the battery again (might this mean the power button is already "pushed" in?), also, i installed the trackball wake function just before the power button started malfunctioning so i havn't lost control of my phone just yet.
Does anyone have any tips to get the power button working again?
Get a swap from HTC.
I've done it with a broken power button and unlocked phone.
There's a little problem with that, since I the warranty goes away when you unlock, i took the liberty to open up the phone (removing the warranty sticker over one of the screws). I was happy I did it back then, because my power button started to work abit after that.
Also, I bought my N1 through a reseller on ebay, right after the phone was released, i also live in europe, so i think there will most likely be repair costs to get it fixed.
Has anyone done this before? Does anyone know how much these repairs cost?

[Q] Volume down button "stuck" /Hardware button is not stuck itself/

Hey guys, I got my Incredible S a while ago. It's a splendid phone. My dad gave it tome as a gift, he bought it from Singapore. I rooted and installed many roms over the course of having it. Up until today I was using the Revolutionary 2.3.0 rom. I was browsing a Diablo 3 app on the phone when suddenly my volume down button (without me pressing it) began to function on its own. I was like "Ok, just restart the phone, probably something bugged." After the restart nothing happened for a while until after 3 minutes its started vibrating in Vibrate mode (Displaying the volume rocker on-screen) I decided to change roms since I have some .zips laying around. I installed MIUI 2.1.16 (a fairly old version I know for certain is working) Still, the issue persisted and after another restart I cannot get past Hboot. My phone is stuck in Hboot cycling the options on its own (without entering them). All my other keys function perfectly except the media button. If anyone has experienced similar issues I'd love to hear some feedback. I've also searched other threads on here, NOTHING found so far.
Cheers,
d.lesov*
Take the back cover off and examine the actual hardware button that sits under the rocker switch. Perhaps it is stuck in the down position. See it you can get it to pop back up.
That was the first thing I did, the key is not stuck and I can freely press it. As a last resort I can send it to a local service shop but I'd like to see if I can manage this at home first. =)
Ok, fast update: by pressing the Volume UP button while pressing the Power button I managed to boot my phone into the rom itself. Now the Volume Down button does not function at all. I'll just run it through a local service shop and see if they can fix it. I was looking to buy a new phone anyways. Might keep this one as for my other carrier's sim card. =)

Question about the power key

First off, I'd like to mention I'm new here, so if I'm posting this in the wrong place, please forgive me.
Second, the topic: I've had a problem with my power key for at least half a year now. As far as I can tell, it started after I accidentally dropped it (No harder than I usually would if I ever did drop it which is rare) with my otterbox case on it. I picked it up and tried to turn on my screen and noticed a long lag before the screen came on.
I didn't think anything of it until the next day the key wasn't responsive at all. I looked, and the key is not cracked, and there's no visible damage from the outside. I figured out if I shook the phone, or tapped on the button a certain way, sometimes I could get the button to work, but that was just unacceptable. So i found a fix in the application "Button Savior". Coupled with the volume rocker wake feature of my ROM.
But after all this time, I'd still really like my power button to work, so here are my questions:
1. Is this a common problem? Have you yourself experienced this, or have you seen others have this problem?
2. Any ideas on what is actually wrong with the button, and how I could fix the button mechanism? I'm not against taking the phone apart to repair it if that's what it takes.
Thanks in advance guys!
Additional info: Maybe not a hardware issue?
I've found that while having to enter into recovery mode by using the three button combo, it seems to register the power button being pressed in order to actually get into recovery, but once in recovery I have the same old problem of not being able to use the power button (as in I have to shake it and tap it a lot for it to register, and even that is unreliable)

power button problem

hello friends, today dropped my droid turbo, after that it seems that power button is little bit fell in, so it's harder to press on it, it's no more like volume button (no click effect), but it steel works, so is there some solution to fix it without disassembling whole device? thanks
Niku7a said:
hello friends, today dropped my droid turbo, after that it seems that power button is little bit fell in, so it's harder to press on it, it's no more like volume button (no click effect), but it steel works, so is there some solution to fix it without disassembling whole device? thanks
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I have a not-quite-so similar issue; I dropped mine a couple of weeks ago, with a Diztronic case on it, and it landed on a brick walkway directly on the power button completely disabling any function whatsoever to the power button. I thought about opening the back of the phone and trying to replace the button with one from a previous busted quark that I still have. But instead, I have gotten by without it by using Lock Screen Widget (free from Google Play, along with other similar apps), which can place a button on the screen, either permanently or on Home screen only, to turn the screen off.
Now, to turn the screen on, Ambient Display has proven to be invaluable, plus in the Button settings of the Bliss (@NepoRood) custom rom I'm using, there is a selection to wake the phone using the volume button and I have it set to wake when it's plugged into a charger / PC. If you're not using Bliss, I'm pretty sure other custom roms have these wake features; if you have unlocked bootloader and root access, the Xposed module Gravity Box may be able to enable this as well. However, if your phone isn't rooted, I'm not sure if this wake feature would be available.
I know this may not directly answer your question, it's just what I've been using to get by. I am curious though if anyone else has had success personally replacing or repairing the power button.
RL_Wells said:
I dropped mine a couple of weeks ago, with a Diztronic case on it, and it landed on a brick walkway directly on the power button completely disabling any function whatsoever to the power button.
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thanks for reply
so does anyone know i need to buy new button and replace it or need to change whole frame, which holds that power button?
Niku7a said:
thanks for reply
so does anyone know i need to buy new button and replace it or need to change whole frame, which holds that power button?
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A few months after I got my original Droid Turbo the power button failed. Wouldn't turn it on or off. Physically had a problem. They told me that there is an issue with their power buttons and when it gets like that they have to replace the button.
However, perhaps you do have something as simple as a dented case/cover in the metal by the button which is restricting the button from functioning as normal. If you have something small and thin like an intricate pick tool, you might be able to get down in there a little bit and see if you can go all the way around the button. If it sticks or stops, that might be a dented area.

P20 Pro Power Button Stuck = Constant Reboots

Hi All,
A few days ago the power button on my P20 Pro started to become faulty (running android 9.1.0.372). The button itself still clicks and does not appear to be stuck. However when it is pressed it does not lock the phone, instead after a few seconds it brings up the restart / power off option and then automatically resets (I assume due to the phone thinking that the power button has been held down for 10 seconds). When the phone then restarts, it is 50/50 whether it automatically starts the 10 second reset timer again, or if it will let me into the phone for a few seconds before triggering the restart again.
In attempts to troubleshoot, I downloaded a button teester app, but it did not register the power button when I pressed it in. I have since managed to factory reset the phone, booted in safe mode etc betwee the random restarts but none of these have solved the problem. I've looked on the forum / Google and can't find any mention of this issue for any other user. It looks like a hardware issue to me and to get the button replaced is £200...
Any Ideas? Thanks
p20prohelp said:
I downloaded a button teester app, but it did not register the power button when I pressed it in.
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When it feels like a hardware issue and acts like a hardware issue - it's a hardware issue.
arty_a said:
When it feels like a hardware issue and acts like a hardware issue - it's a hardware issue.
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I feared as much, I have ordered some replacement parts to see if it is fixable
For anyone picking up this thread with a similar issue...
I fixed this a few days ago, ordered a new power flex cable (£2) and battery (£20). Heating the phone to soften the adhesive was a nervous moment, and the inside of my P20 pro was different to the instructions I followed online... After removing the motherboard and through a bit of guesswork, I managed to unstick the old power cable and the metal casing that sits between it and the physical buttons. When reinstalling the new cable, I popped the power and volume buttons out to ensure the correct alignment of the casing and the cable.
The old battery was really stuck to the phone and took a lot of pressure to lever out. Overall, managed to install the two new parts and for good measure, android 10 got pushed to the phone the day after! So it feels like a brand new phone now

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