Power button won't work after wifi & screen replacement

Power button won't work after wifi & screen replacement

So I had to replace the screen and during the process I ripped the wifi antenna. I ordered that and put it in no problem. Now before applying the Adhesive Strips I wanted to make sure everything worked. I tired holding the power button and it won't turn on (yes all the ribbon cables are attached). I plugged it into a power supply and it booted and the digitizer seemed to work ok, but not the power button. To turn it off I had to unscrew the logic board and lift it from the battery packs. Any ideas?

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Guest [Entry]

you probably do not want to hear this. but are you sure the ribbon cable isn't teared? it happens a lot when opening an ipad 2.

Guest [Entry]

You probably ripped the power cable as well. I bet you anything that the volume control still works but the power button does not (it's part of the same cable) due to the placement of the power cable it gets easily damaged unless you know where to be careful.

Guest [Entry]

"I'd suggest replacing the power/volume flex cable. They are very delicate and sometimes it's difficult to tell if they are broken just by looking.

The only other thing I'd try is to adjust the two screws holding the power/lock button down. Sometimes if they are too tight it will restrict the use of the button. I will say though that this remedy is more successful for the volume up/down buttons than the lock button.

If you chose to replace it yourself, I'd suggest buying a couple new cables just in case. They can rip easily while they are being installed if you're not careful. Also, about 1 out of 10 will be dead in my experience so it's always nice to have another one just in case.

To fix it yourself, find a video on YouTube so you can see how it twists. The twists on installing that thing are a trip."

Guest [Entry]

I'm having the same issue my volume buttons and vibrate switch work fine but not the power button but I think part of the wire might have gotten ripped out I'm just not sure where or if it did. HELP if you can

Guest [Entry]

my power button wont work and my home button is off and broken! the screen is black but the volume still works when i plug it into the charger! Any help!! plzzz