Gremlens, definetly gremlens, unplug it an drop it in the bath water to conferm. No dont do that i was messing around, this problem could be a host of things. Did water get inside the device? If so its likely a short. Sometimes if you let it sit unpluged for a few days in a dry location it may rebound. If its a coffee crisis unplug it and take it apart(video record this to remember how it goes togther and later upload the film to ifixit to help others.). Look for any exposed wire from use or abuse(tape tightly with electrical tape) or corosion on the board (s)(gently brush with a copper brush to remove). Dry any parts that may be wet with a towel(parts may snag on towel angering the wife, this will hurt more than the towel is worth.)Before all of this your warenty may cover your device or you could opt out off the mess and get a new one.