How to fix the power button on the phone?

Absolutely any smartphone is not immune from unexpected breakdowns. And this is not about freezes, lags and glitches of the operating system, we are talking about random mechanical influences that can lead to undesirable consequences. There are often cases when a fallen phone crashed to smithereens, but more often than not, the device just gets a new defect that needs to be fixed. Sometimes the device simply breaks the power button. Such cases do not require replacement of the device, since the consequences can be eliminated on their own. But how to fix the power button on the phone, because the phone wasn’t badly damaged, but now it is impossible to use it. What to do if the android is sunken, broken, not pressed, the button where the phone is locked,

If you “managed” to drop your gadget so that the entire blow fell only on the power button, then everything is not so bad. But if at this moment the phone was turned off, then a few more questions may arise. How to turn on the phone with a faulty power button? This article will help to answer all these and other questions.

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How to fix a broken power button?

Basically, the damage to the device is caused by drops from a noticeable height or water and other liquids on the surface of the smartphone.

Important! If the cause was precisely the ingress of liquid, it will not be possible to do without special measures, even if the phone seems to be working properly at the moment. Why? Look for the answer and ways to solve the problem in our separate article. "Repair of recessed phones".

Usually, the phone’s display gets the most damage, but other breakdowns cannot be ruled out. For example, the power control button may break. It seems to be a “trifle”, but turning on or unlocking a device with such a defect is unlikely to succeed.

Have to run to buy a new phone? Not at all! Try to “start” the device, avoiding pressing the affected button. The launch methods and subsequent actions will depend only on whether the phone was turned on or not. Let's try to figure out how to repair the power button on the phone.

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The phone was off

The design of the enclosures of some devices can lead to shutdown during a fall - the battery simply falls out, knocking out the cover. But the need to turn on the phone will not disappear. And how to do it with a non-working button? If you are going to turn on the device without using it, then you should resort to one of the methods that will be described below.

Using a charger

Most models of devices are equipped with an automatic power-on function when the charger is connected, and if your smartphone cannot be ranked as such models, it is still worthwhile to install the charger cable. It remains to hold down the volume control button, which is usually located on the side panel of the device. Such measures very often help bring the device "to the senses."

Using a computer

This method is relevant only in cases where the battery charge is at least five percent:

1. We pick up the USB cable and connect it to the phone.
2. We connect the other end of the wire to the computer and wait for the operating system to load on the mobile device.

Important! This method is not applicable to all gadgets.

USB debugging

If the USB debugging function was enabled on the phone before disconnecting, then you need to establish a connection with a personal computer or laptop, and try to activate the phone using the computer command line.

Important! At the same time, it would be nice to install the following software on your computer - Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Using this utility, you can control your mobile phone directly through the computer command line.

To do this, do the following:

1. Open this software.
2. Run the command line in it and write “adb reboot”.
3. The phone screen should be unlocked, which gives access to the functions of changing the way to unlock the smartphone without using the power button.

Important! As soon as you deal with such an important button, pay attention to the appearance of your gadget. If it contains all the signs of an experienced device, be sure to use our instructions and useful tips from the following articles:

• How to remove scratches from the phone screen?
• How to remove scratches from the phone case?

Still not sure how to fix the power button on your phone? You may need information about other inclusion methods, which we will learn more about later.

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The phone was turned on before the “breakdown”

If this is your case, then you are a big luck. In order to unlock the phone screen, you can try to crank the following steps:

• Try clicking the “Home” button.
• Some devices are equipped with an unlock function by double tapping on the display. Perhaps your phone is one of those.
• Call the phone number and go to the settings directly during the call.
• Some models use a button on the side panel to turn on the camera. If your device is equipped with one, then click on it and go to the settings through the main menu.

Important! If you managed to unlock the device, then do not forget to take care of choosing another way to activate the screen through the standard settings of your model.

Third-party software for quick access to unlock

You can use third-party software in order not to use difficult ways to start the phone. Just install one of the following programs on your device:

• Gravity Screen - On / off. This software will help unlock the display using the built-in gyro sensor. If the phone is stably stationary, the screen will always be turned off and locked. As soon as you pick it up, the screen will light up immediately.

Important! Application parameterization allows you to choose the most convenient settings for the user's needs.

• Power button to Volume Button. This product will help reassign the key functions on your device. You can set the volume control key as the power and lock keys.
• Shake Screen On / Off. It is a very useful application that allows you to activate Android light shaking. In the same way, the gadget screen can be turned off if you no longer need to use it.

But still, how to fix a push-button telephone? We suggest you familiarize yourself with another interesting way.

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Amateur Radio Method

With shutdown and on, we figured out thoroughly. Now proceed to the repair itself. To do this, follow the following instructions:

1. We take a screwdriver in our hands and unscrew the screws that hold the phone case.
2. We remove the case and try to understand the exact cause of the breakdown of the broken part.
3. Remove the on / off button with a soldering iron.
4. Next, you need to get an alternative or identical part. Popular phone brands certainly do not suffer from a shortage of parts in the technical market.
5. Using a soldering iron, attach all the “paws” of the component.
6. Once you have already disassembled the device, also use our instructions at this stage to simultaneouslyclean the headphone jack, speaker devices and microphone.
7. We collect the device and check it for performance.

Important! Try to be careful when doing all of the above. If you use excessive force, you risk causing new damage to your mobile phone.

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So we sorted out all the possible options with which you can again use your smartphone, even if it is partially defective. Be vigilant, and do not drop expensive gadgets!