IPod Touch Sleep/Wake Button doesn't work

I have an earlier model 8gb touch and the power button hasn't been working for a long time. It worked for a while after purchase but now has no functionality and won't turn off or sleep. I've installed all the provided firmware updates and mostly only listen to music on it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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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    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.
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    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.

  • Sleep/Wake button doesn't work

    I just got my iPod touch yesterday, and the Sleep/Wake button worked for a while... but then after syncing the touch to my computer a second time, the sleep/wake button doesn't work anymore. I can't put the iPod in sleep mode, and I can't turn it off either, and I can't do a hard reset (or whatever it's called when you hold both the buttons down). I've reset using iTunes and through the iPod itself, and it isn't solving the problem.
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    Hi Bayyar:
    Try reading this thread:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5475024&#5475024

  • My sleep/wake button doesn't work on my iPhone 4 is there any apps I can download to make it sleep

    My sleep/wake button doesn't work on my iPhone 4 is there any apps I can download to make it sleep

    There isn't anything you can do about that except to get the sleep/wake button fixed. It is an integral part of the phone and is used for troubleshooting steps as well. Using a device without one is just waiting for trouble. However, if you want to, you can go to Settings>General>Accessibility and turn on Assistive Touch. Then to lock the phone, tap on the Assistive touch button, tap on Device, then tap on Lock screen.

  • HT1430 My sleep/wake button doesn't work.

    My sleep/wake button doesn't work. I cannot believe that there is no alternate way to reset my ipod? My wifi is not working (it's "greyed out") and one of the restore suggestions involves restarting it.

    Just try :
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up                             
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    iOS: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
    One user reported that placing the iPod in the freezer fixed the problem.
    If not successful, an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is usually in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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    How do you turn off your phone if your sleep/wake button doesn't work anymore?

    If a reset doesnt fix it (which it wont - that is likely a hardware issue), then get warranty service.
    http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
    1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)

  • HT201263 how can i go to DFU mode if my sleep/wake button doesn't work? my phones been stuck on the logo for too long.

    how can i go to DFU mode if my sleep/wake button doesn't work? my phones been stuck on the logo for too long.

    You can't. Either get your phone fixed at a third-party repair shop, or go to an Apple store & they will replace your phone for US $199.

  • How can i fix an ipod whose sleep/wake button is not working?

    Ever since I bought my 2nd generation ipod, the sleep/wake button has never worked. What could be the problem and how can I fix it?

    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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    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

  • HT201263 Ok so that answers my question how to restore her phone and I realize she will lose all information, which is fine..but what if the sleep/wake button doesn't work?

    So I have the directions to restore her old phone and realize her info will be lost..ok..but how can I restore it if her sleep/wake button is not working?

    You can back up your phone to itunes on the computer before restoring so that data wont be lost. Once the phone if saftely backed up you click on the "iphone" section to find her phone details. There is a button that says "restore". CLick on it and the phone will restore

  • HT1430 How do I restart an Iphone 3GS when the sleep/wake button doesn't work?

    I have an Iphone 3GS which I have to restart. But the sleip/wake button doesn't work. What can I do to get it restarted then?
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    If the iPhone is on and working, one way is to Reset Network Settings. Settings App > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

  • My iPod is frozen and my sleep wake button doesn't work. What do I do?

    My iPod touch is frozen on Facebook and will not allow me to see my home screen. When I connect to my laptop, it doesn't show up in Itunes. I've never had this problem before. Also, my sleep/wake button (not the middle one) is apparently stuck. What do I need to do?

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    iOS: How to back up           
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    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
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    - Try another cable
    - Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corroded contacts, cracked or broken plastic.

  • IPod Touch 4G Home button doesn't work

    I bought my iPod Touch 4G in January of 2011, so I've had it for a little over a year now.
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    If I were to take it into the Apple store, would I have to pay to have it fixed (I never bought a warranty)? I've never dropped it or anything either.

    Try this previous discussion:
    FIX for iPod Touch Home Button: Apple Support Communities
    Apple does not repair your iPod. They will exchange yours for a refurbished one for $99, $149 or $199 depending upon the capacity.

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