Google Nexus 5 - Shutting down as soon as you power on

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antaeusa

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Topic # 199186 7-Aug-2016 21:51

Hi,

I was recording my training video and all of a sudden now when I turn on my Google Nexus 5, it powers on and it quickly shuts down. All I see is the powering off text on the screen and the phone completely shuts down. I have searched online and tried to clear the web cache etc hasn't worked so far.

I have tried Wipe cache partition so far no luck.

Any other ideas?

Thank you.

Peace,
Andrew

antaeusa

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Reply # 1606132 7-Aug-2016 22:12

I found a fix - the issue was the power button!

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Reply # 1606191 8-Aug-2016 09:11

Power buttons on the Nexus 5 are a massive cause of failure. I had mine die last year and Google didn't even have replacement warranty stock, they just gave me a full refund.

antaeusa

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Reply # 1606223 8-Aug-2016 10:00

sbiddle:
Power buttons on the Nexus 5 are a massive cause of failure. I had mine die last year and Google didn't even have replacement warranty stock, they just gave me a full refund.

I bought mine from online..so I am presuming no refund regarding that. I just had to take the back cover and give a little shake. Today, it turned off again! A little annoying actually.

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Reply # 1606227 8-Aug-2016 10:04

antaeusa:
sbiddle:

Power buttons on the Nexus 5 are a massive cause of failure. I had mine die last year and Google didn't even have replacement warranty stock, they just gave me a full refund.

I bought mine from online..so I am presuming no refund regarding that. I just had to take the back cover and give a little shake. Today, it turned off again! A little annoying actually.

Once it's broken it's broken. It won't magically repair itself.

Where did you buy it from? If it's not under warranty you'll need to get it repaired or start shopping for a new phone.

antaeusa

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Reply # 1606244 8-Aug-2016 10:36

sbiddle:
antaeusa:
sbiddle:

Power buttons on the Nexus 5 are a massive cause of failure. I had mine die last year and Google didn't even have replacement warranty stock, they just gave me a full refund.

I bought mine from online..so I am presuming no refund regarding that. I just had to take the back cover and give a little shake. Today, it turned off again! A little annoying actually.

Once it's broken it's broken. It won't magically repair itself.

Where did you buy it from? If it's not under warranty you'll need to get it repaired or start shopping for a new phone.

via eBay! Really!? Shux..not that keen to purchase another one! I will see if I can get it repaired..

olivernz

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Reply # 1606321 8-Aug-2016 13:17

Similar issue here. Ordered 5 power buttons in China. Should be here in a week or two. Happy to share one if it works.

antaeusa

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Reply # 1606474 8-Aug-2016 17:39

olivernz:
Similar issue here. Ordered 5 power buttons in China. Should be here in a week or two. Happy to share one if it works.

All good - mine seems to work so far! It hasn't shut down as of yet.