February 6, 2014 - I have a Samsung Nexus which I have been using since 2011.
I've had trouble with my power button for over a year and was told too bad too sad. Get a different phone.
I would have to hold the button in for a long time or pop the battery in and out. Even when the phone was powered on and the screen just wouldn't come on when I pressed the button.
This past week it got terrible and I was tempted to throw the phone until I google looking for a resolve. I found this site.
I popped the battery out and plugged in the USB cable. I wasn't sure if I was just supposed to plug it just into the phone or into my computer as well so I did both. I never heard the computer beeping noise but the resolve ACTUALLY WORKED!
Surprisingly when I contact the company they never heard of this problem before. I suggested they start checking the internet for complaints with their phones.
THANK YOU!