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.....