I've got a phone power button stuck issue on my Motorola phone. The button is physically stuck and won't press at all. I can't turn the screen on or off, and I'm having to rely on double-tap to wake and the fingerprint sensor. I've tried cleaning around the button with isopropyl alcohol and a toothpick, but it's completely jammed. Has anyone successfully fixed a phone power button stuck problem themselves, or is this definitely a repair shop situation? I'm worried about opening the phone myself since I've never done phone repairs before. Also, is there any way to remap the power button functions to another button temporarily?
Phone power button stuck issues are common with Motorola phones. The buttons can get debris behind them or the mechanism can wear out. Since you've already tried cleaning with alcohol, it's likely the button mechanism itself is damaged. You can try using a vacuum cleaner on the button area - sometimes suction can pull out debris. But honestly, with phone power button stuck problems, it usually requires disassembly to fix properly.
For phone power button stuck issues, you can often remap the power button functions using accessibility settings or third-party apps. Look for Accessibility" in settings - some phones have options to use volume buttons for power functions. There are also apps like "Button Mapper" that can reassign button functions. This won't fix the physical problem but can give you workarounds while you decide on repair.
I fixed a phone power button stuck issue on my old phone by carefully prying the button up with a very thin plastic tool. Sometimes the button just gets wedged. Use something like a guitar pick or plastic spudger and gently work around the edges. But be careful - if you apply too much force, you can damage the button or the frame. If you're not comfortable, a repair shop can usually fix phone power button stuck problems pretty cheaply.
Check if your phone has double-tap to wake/sleep feature in settings. Many Motorola phones do. Also, you can usually wake the phone by plugging in a charger. For turning off, you can use the software power button in the notification shade or settings. Phone power button stuck issues are annoying but usually have software workarounds until you can get it repaired.