South Side Phone Repair (414) 763-6727

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Power button repair

Will not wake the phone, sticks down, or needs a hard press every single time. Call with your make and model and we will give you a price — or walk in and we will look at it while you wait.

What we actually do

The power button is the one that strands a phone. Volume is an inconvenience; a power button that will not respond means a phone that cannot be woken or restarted.

On most phones it is the same class of part as the side buttons — a switch on a flex — but its position means it takes more punishment and more presses over a phone's life.

A technician working on a phone logic board with precision tweezers, components laid out on the bench.

If the phone is currently on, leave it on and bring it in. A phone with a dead power button that has been allowed to shut down is a harder start for everyone.

Signs it is the power button

  • Nothing happens on a press
  • It only works if you press hard
  • It sticks down or feels loose
  • The phone wakes at random
  • It stopped after a drop
  • You have been using the screen to wake it for weeks

Worth fixing, or not?

Yes, and worth not putting off. A phone you cannot turn back on is a phone you cannot back up, and that turns a small repair into a bad day.

What it costs

Prices vary from phone to phone, and by model. Posting one number here would get it wrong for most people reading it.

So just ask. One call with your make and model and you have your price.

Phones we work on

iPhone, Samsung, Motorola, Google Pixel, LG, TCL, Nokia and more. Not sure yours is on the list? Call and ask — we see plenty that aren't.

Questions people ask

What should I do if my power button stops working?

If the phone is on, leave it on and bring it in. A phone with a dead power button that has been allowed to shut down is a harder start for everyone.

Is a power button repair worth doing?

Yes, and it is worth not putting off. A phone you cannot turn back on is a phone you cannot back up.

How much does a power button repair cost?

It depends on the make and model, so we price your phone rather than posting one number. Call (414) 763-6727 or ask at the counter — the quote is free.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in whenever we are open — Monday to Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm — and we look at it while you wait.

Can you fix my phone the same day?

Most repairs are. It depends on your model, what is actually wrong with it, and whether we have the part for your phone. Call with your make and model and we will tell you where yours lands.

Is my information safe while you have my phone?

We may ask for your passcode so we can test the phone after the repair, and we do not open your photos, your messages or your accounts — we only check that the repair works. We do not back your phone up, so make a backup first if you can.

Do repairs come with a warranty?

The parts we fit carry the limited warranty offered by the manufacturer of that part, on that manufacturer's terms. Our Refund & Service Policy explains how a claim works.