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Second generation of iPhone. Model A1241 / 8 or 16 GB capacity / black or white plastic back. Repair is more straightforward than the first iPhone. requires screwdrivers, prying, and suction tools.

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Power button changed still won't turn on

I have a 3G that is about 1.5 years old. For the last 6 months the power button has been becoming less responsive. It got so bad I had to push really hard on it with a tool and hold it for about 30+ seconds to get the phone to turn off. It's very annoying that I can't close the screen manually, I have to let go to sleep.

I installed a new button and battery last night and the power button is still inactive. I plugged it into the charger to turn it on and the button does not close the screen when it's open like it should either.

I'm guessing it's got a bad connection somewhere. I'd get an iPhone 4 but I am trying to hold out for a 5.

What should I try replacing next?

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you need to replace the headphone, power on/off, mute button and volume control flex as its all one cable replacing just the power button wont fix anything.

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try loosening the screws on the power button first, you may have over tightened them, but i'd agree with what stephen says. just replacing the button isn't the solution for a failed power switch.

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