IPod Touch sleep/wake button broke

I recently got my iPod touch in late June (so it is the first gen). When the 2.0 firmware came out I upgraded it. And when the 2.1 firmware came out I upgraded it.
But in October (About 10/3/08) I was using one of my apps, and tried to turn off the iPod/ lock it (or whatever happens when you push the power button) but it didn't work. I tried several times but it does not work.
The only way I can turn it on/ unlock it is by pushing the home button. I have to wait a minute for it to "Auto-Lock"
Do you think it has to be repaired or is it a software issue? (It is NOT and has never been jailbroken)

Never mind, all I had to do what push the button in a couple of times.

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Like the title says, the sleep/wake button (top button) doesn't work on my 2nd gen ipod touch. In short, I can't put it into sleep mode (I have to wait the one minute), turn it off to save the battery, take screenshots, or even reset it (without iTunes, anyways).
I don't have any guesses on why it's not working. It just stopped working one day. I don't see water damage (via the water damage detector in the earbud jack), and I don't think I dropped it in a way that would harm it (unless dropping it on carpet counts).
I should also mention that randomly, one day after school, I was messing with it, and the button worked. I think the battery had died, and I managed to turn it on then. It worked for a few hours (I charged the battery), and then it went back to not working.
The warranty's up (and I'm broke), so I can't repair it. I also want to point out that the problem started not long after the warranty expired. What, at this point, is my best option? Should I just save up for the newest model? Or would it be cheaper and more efficient to save up just enough for a repair? Any other options I should consider?
Thanks in advance.

As I said, you can move on to Restore. Backup everything then Restore as New. Restoring from backup would just copy whatever software issue you may have. But it sure looks more and more like a hardware problem. Take a close look at the button to see if perhaps some dirt particles are stuck there.
You can also make an appointment with a Gnius at the nearest Apple store to have it diagnosed. Apple does not fix iPods, they just replace them with refurbished units, so it won't be cheap. Prices are here: http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/prices/
You can Google for third part repair hops or do-it-yoursel kits.
Good luck.

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Okay people I've had my 1st generation iPod touch since April of 2008...all of a sudden ( a few months ago) my sleep/wake button just stops working. Then recently it began to work again like for 4 days and then it just S T O P P E D ....A G A I N!!! pleassssse help me i really am frustrated
Deuce

Hi Deuce,
Do you have a protective case or film on the iPod? If you do try removing it and testing again.
You can restore the iPod to rule out software issues. This article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305744 will walk you through restoring the iPod.
If the issue persists without the case and after restoring, the iPod may need hardware repair, you can get it repaired by making a reservation to have a Genius at a local Apple retail store take a look at it, calling AppleCare, or requesting repair online.
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)
https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do
-Jason

My iPod touch sleep/wake button is jammed.

Does anyone know any way to get my sleep/wake button fixed for cheap? I don't even inderstand why it's jammed. I have been gental with it, such. I'm really expecting any good support as Apple is horrible with that. (From past expierences) But I just decided to post so I could find out what has work best for anyone who expierenced the same problems. Also, my friend's iPod isn't charging. Yesterday it worked completely fine, and then today at school it suddenly stopped working. We switched iPods for the day and I tried to fix his iPod but nothing will work. I have tried forced recovery and DFU mode. I think it may be a bad battery or maybe the charger port is broken, but how do I tell?

For the Power switch Have you looked at the previous discussions listed on the right side of this page under the heading "More Like This"?
For your freind's iPod
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Also:
- Try another cable
- Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corroded contacts, cracked or broken plastic.

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The buttons should have as soft click when pushed. If you do not feel the click, try giggling and pushing the button to see if you can free it up. It's mechanical button, if you get something like pop in and around the button, it can freeze up.

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I looked at the previous discussions and most of them are talking about taking it to the apple service center but that's too expensive for me. i was wondering if there was any other option apart from that.

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Dear Apple-
Why do you not ship to APO? Is your contract with FEDEX really so restrictive that you cannot ship repairs to soldiers in Afghanistan? Seriously? I should have bought a Zune.
The sleep/wake button is pathetically cheap on the 6G Nano. This is probably my 7th iPod and I have to come to expect something of higher standard from a company like Apple.
So how do we resolve my broken sleep/wake button? Who knows! Apple won't ship to APO...

"Apple" does not visit these forums. These are user-to-user forums where everyday folk post questions and offer answers to each other.
Post your complaints in the Product Feedback area.
AASP's Outside of the USA
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I have to press my ipod's sleep/wake button really hard in order to work. is there any way i can fix this?

i want to know if there is a way i can fix it on my own without going to a store.

Try This...
Close All Open Apps... Sign Out of your Account... Perform a Reset... Try again...
Reset ( No Data will be Lost )
Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
Wait for the Apple logo to Appear...
Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... ( But can take Longer...)
Release the Buttons..
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1: Connect the device to Your computer and open iTunes.
2: If the device appears in iTunes, select and click Restore on the Summary pane.
Restoring > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11.1.5) Installed on your computer
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I have a 3g iPhone 32gb and this is happening with me as well. Actually, the darned thing freezes all the time (see my reply in the "Unresponsive" discussion: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10981942#10981942).

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I've had my ipod touch almost a week now, and I only read yesterday of the Sleep-Wake button. Where is it?
All I see is a slide to open bar at the bottom of the screen.
Totally clueless here...
Mike

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Try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If that doesn't work, try a Restore:
From iTunes, select the iPad and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad.
There's more that you can do. Post back if none of the above solves the problem.
By the way, I always allow "push." That allows the app developer to "push" information to your device rather than waiting for you to ask for it. However, "don't allow" shouldn't cause the problem that you're experiencing.

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- If still not successful time for an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.

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