Problem With On/off Button

[lubansky]

Please help!

Today I tried to start up my c3000, and it wouldn't start up. After following through various discussions, I managed to start it up going through DM then DB then logging in as root.

When I was in the DM menu, I couldn't do anything - neither buttons nor touching the screen would register.

Now that I am back able to use it again, the on/off button doesn't actually seem to do anything.

Also, the button feels like it is stuck partially pressed in - I can push it using the stylus but I can't push it with my fingers. Even when I push it in with the stylus, it doesn't do anything.

Is there a way I can fix the button physically?

If that isn't the cause of the problem, can I reclaim the on/off functions without factory resetting? If not, will factory resetting do any good?

Thanks in advance

[TRIsoft]

Hi Lubansky,

Also, the button feels like it is stuck partially pressed in - I can push it using the stylus but I can't push it with my fingers. Even when I push it in with the stylus, it doesn't do anything.
Is there a way I can fix the button physically?

this is a known (but rare) phenomenon with the SL-C3000.
For some models, it's possible that the "T"-shaped actuator
arm of the power button ends up stuck.
Only quick solution is to open the unit and drag the arm
back to the right place.
Final solution is only possible by sending the unit to Japan.
We tried to find out what they do there by examining some
units closely before and after repair, but it's not possible to see.
Looks like the length of the arm is just a tenth of a millimeter
too short so it can get stuck and they replace this part.

///TRIsoft

Marc Stephan

[lubansky]

Thanks for your help.

I'm gonna try attacking it with a small screwdriver and fixing it.

Does anyone have any advice for me of things to do/things not to do when opening it up to drag the switch back?

[lubansky]

I'm gonna try attacking it with a small screwdriver and fixing it.

Well, I attacked it with a small screwdriver. The switch required a little bit of force to pry it forward. It doesn't look quite so pretty now. On the other hand, it works fine. There were no left over parts.

Unfortunately, I have now developed a problem with the SD card - I can't seem to get it out. If anyone finds themselves taking apart a c-3000, I'd recommend taking out the SD and CF cards first.