How do I fix a Nexus 5 Power Button Issue?

"1. Turn off the Device, Unplug it

2. Press power, Volume up & volume down keys together

3. Go to Recovery mode by pressing the Volume down key

4. Select Recovery mode by pressing the power key

5. A small red triangle will appear

6. Holding the power key Tap the volume 'up' key once

7. you will get four options - choose the one to wipe cache partition

8. Wait with patience till you get the message wipe cache completed

9. once you get the wipe cache complete message, you can see 'reboot system now' option above - Select the same and press power key - phone will reboot and should be back to normal now.

If this doesnt work contact the manufacturer (Google)"

"I also have the same issue. LG service center guys told me to replace the mother board. They said it will cost 8.5K INR.

Not sure what to do..

Update

Guys,

I took back my nexus from the LG service center as they asked me to pay 8.5k to replace the motherboard. I was clueless what to do next?

Just read this article - http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/...

Trust me, it worked. I just banged my phone by the right side on a table and the issue with power button fixed. I see my mobile now switched on.

Thanks god, i did not waste my money!

Please try it once before taking to service center. Remember, please dont hit so hard.

share your joy if it works

Murali"

"I had a same problem.

Click the power button more times (faster) and it will turn on."

"Step 1. Watch video here until 3:38 to take phone apart: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ego0eXYwOms

Step 2. @ 3:38 this person has their finger on the power button.

Step 3. Clean the button with ""electrical contact cleaner"" do not ""soak"" it, just thoroughly clean it by spraying from both sides and pushing the button repeatedly. Use rubber gloves.

Step 4. Put back together and marvel in the fact that it actually worked...

Step 5. Disclaimer: I do not take any responsibility for self caused damage to your device if you choose to use this method. You do so at your own risk and will not be held liable.

Step 6. Beer. And remember, usually 2 things kill electronics. Heat and dirt. Or idiots....."

"If you are in Bangalore and near Marathahalli area, you can pick the phone to LG service center which is in the alley next to golkunda chimney hotel. It looks like many are using the service from this center. Just 15 min, you can replace the power button on the mother board .

Mr Manohar is well knowledgeable in this issue and he does it with ease . You can actually see what is he doing from the service window. No bull $@$* talk on replacing the motherboard unlike other service center.

I was able to do it in Just 15 min for Rs370 with invoice copy from LG center.

P.S: If you try their number shown online, you will be disappointed that no one is picking your call. All you have to do is visit their shop by opening time 10 AM and you can finish your task in 15 - 30 min depending on the Queue there. Not much Queue when i went there. I was able to come out in 15 min time finishing the payment. the shop opens from 10 AM till 6 PM. Mon till Sat."