power button broke, how to turn on device - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

long story but i was trying to fix my rear camera lights and opened the phone up. when i popped off the volume/power ribbon from the mobo, it popped the part of the mobo the ribbon was attached to as well. i don't if i had a dud of a phone but there was literally no way in hell it was going to stay on the mobo because it was on the ribbon TIGHT and like connected to the mobo by a drop of glue. zero resistance when it came off.
anyway can i hook up my phone to my computer and boot it that way? surely there has to be a way to do this without the power button working.

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long story but i was trying to fix my rear camera lights and opened the phone up. when i popped off the volume/power ribbon from the mobo, it popped the part of the mobo the ribbon was attached to as well. i don't if i had a dud of a phone but there was literally no way in hell it was going to stay on the mobo because it was on the ribbon TIGHT and like connected to the mobo by a drop of glue. zero resistance when it came off.
anyway can i hook up my phone to my computer and boot it that way? surely there has to be a way to do this without the power button working.
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There is a YouTube video on how to replace the power button and when he removed the power assembly you can see there is a small silver pressure button which is what the plastic hits. If you can touch and hold that with a pin it should start up. If it doesn't power up by depressing the silver button then you are going to need to replace the assembly itself as shown in the video. Keep the buttons though, I don't think they come with the power and volume assembly.
Link (Assembly shown at 2:47) : https://youtu.be/xvTPrGXBaiQ

i put it on my qi charger and it booted right up, if anyone is curious

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I'm going to be replacing the mic on my blue angle so took the device apart have a quick look.
I've put it back together, but find the volume button/slider no longer works and is very loose, wobbling around. Obviously something has fallen out without me noticing. What is it which should be under the volume slider button?
Thanks for any help
Jon
hy y dont u try & reassemble it carefully
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hop that helps
well i think you got the same case as mine, there's a little strip of plastic tab that connects itself to the push and pull button. Too bad its too small that upon reassembling, unnoticibly you will likely to bend it or cut it off. Mine's got cut so maybe you can replace the tab with a glued plastic tab of the same size.

Need help! Screen won't turn on!

So yesterday my toddler son was playing with my Sprint Diamond when I saw him drop it onto the carpeted ground. The phone probably fell maybe about a foot but I guess the angle it hit the ground caused the battery cover to pop off.
When I picked up the phone, I noticed the screen was off and assumed it was in sleep mode because the battery didn't dislodge or anything. But when I pressed the power button, the phone wouldn't come on. I tried pulling the battery, hard resetting, etc but the screen still won't turn on.
While I was playing around with it, holding down the volume down button, power button and enter button at the same time, I could see the screen come on for a bit, then go blank again.
Physically there's no visible damage, there isn't even a scuff or scratch on the corners where the phone probably hit the ground. However, by some freak chance I think the fall caused something to go wrong internally, maybe the LCD digitizer became loose?
When I pull the battery and restart the phone, it vibrates as if it were powering up. But the screen never comes on.
Considering I don't have insurance on the phone, taking it back to Sprint is not an option and I'm out of the warranty period. Has this happened to anyone before? Any advice? Anyone have experience disassembling a Diamond? How hard was it? Thanks in advance.
the diamond (sprint) is a layered device.
you will need some very small screwdrivers lots of light and patience.
the screen is glued to the digitizer and the front housing, removal from the housing WILL crack it.
the boards and lower button pad con be removed safely, for inspection/reseating of plugs.
if the problem is not a loose plug,than a new screen and digitizer is in order and available on ebay from china

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So...I took apart my Nexus One to clean the dust from under the screen. I've done this before, but it back together and it worked. But this time, after putting it back together it wont power on. I sometimes get a vibrate after pressing the power button. One question though. This time I noticed that one end of the coax cable on the left of the phone is broken and there is no plug on it. Would this be the problem? I don't think it should though since I'm guessing it connects the GPS antenna to the rest, and I dont use GPS on my phone. Any help would be good.
EDIT: I think I didnt connect the LCD good enough.
The co ax cable must be connected to the logic board. If it won't click in connect it then secure in place with a small piece of tape.
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The co ax cable must be connected to the logic board. If it won't click in connect it then secure in place with a small piece of tape.
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As I said, the top plug of the coax has been ripped off.
Do you know if that's the problem?
Again, when I push the button it vibrates like it usually does on boot, but doesn't show anything on screen.
I pulled out the board again, trying to find the problem.
EDIT!!!! I just noticed on the LCD ribbon cable there are a few bent pins. I think that will be my problem. I'll get it back together in like 15 minutes and report back.
EDIT 2!!!! So yea...two of the pins came off, and are way to small to find. Guess I need to order a new LCD.
Crap, new LCDs are $60+

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Hey guys, my LCD broke, It was a AMOLED not SLCD, I bought this piece off ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260900702599?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I put everything back for the second time now, first of all the device doesn't come on, but when I plug the AC power it shows charging light.
I'm pretty sure my old screen is AMOLED..
I made sure all the connectors where tight on the board. any help?
It wont power on, did I break something?
I'm pretty screwed guys, been at it for like 5 hours I'm done for tonight
Here is what I've conluded. I detached the digitizer from the lcd I made a mistake and removed the factory "tape"
Is and in the process the little power button came off.
So what are my chances now?
Can the digitizer be taped back to the lcd? or Do I need to get a new digitizer which includes an LCD? so as to preserve the factory tape?
As far as the power button goes, I'm not talking about the plastic bit, I'm talking about the actual button underneath. It seemed to be holding on my a little thread anything. Is that "thread" a connector or the button functions fine without it? I put iit back and sealed the phone up, it seems to be pressing. But of course the phone wont still come on
Not even 1 person?

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Ok got pissed off and now my volume buttons do not work.
Two questions
1. Good place to get replacement for those buttons
2. Registry entry to edit and lock volume at max
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I had a volume button issue as well before and looked for a button replacement. But when I took out the actual button, it was an easy fix for me.
Taking it out is easy breezy. Remove your battery back, battery, SIM card and pry open the bottom cover (a bit of force.. or youtube it). Remove all the obvious torx screws (including the kickstand) and you have clean access to the volume button board. Check this photo out: http://www.parts4repair.com/product_images/j/521/htc_hd7_volume_flex_cable_01__71999_zoom.jpg
All you have to do is disconnect the ribon cable (lift up the little plastic lock) and you can take out the whole button board. The board itself is a simple circuit. I pealed back the black tape (from both ends so I don't have to remove the tape completely) and cleaned the two silver button cones (the actual metallic cup thing that gives you the clicking) and the circuit board. When you put the tape back (check you alignment), just don't tighten the fabric so much the button is anchored too tightly to the board. Slip the puppy back in and you're good to go. Fixed my sticking/nonclicking/nonworking volume buttons.
Otherwise, last I checked, the button board is around $15 off the bay.
EDIT: might want to consider upgrading the microSD card too. I took open the buttom cover too much on one HD7 and the little clips eventually broke off. Just a thought.
Well I got pissed off with it changing volume up/town at will so a my one is broken now ...
Maybe I'll buy new one.

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