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Merryman

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May 18, 2012
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I have 2 current nanos. The button to access the menu screen stopped working on both. Any suggestions.
 

aarond12

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May 20, 2002
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The button to access the menu? There are three buttons on the current-gen iPod Nano: Sleep/wake, volume up, volume down. You access the menu by a two-finger pinch motion on the screen or by swiping left until you get to the menu.

If I just misunderstood your post, try restoring your iPods using iTunes. That should isolate if this is a hardware or software problem.
 

Merryman

macrumors newbie
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May 18, 2012
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Sorry. I should've done my homework. It's the "sleep/wake" button that no longer works.
 

ftaok

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Jan 23, 2002
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Have you confirmed that the nano works? If you plug the nano into a charger, the screen should come on. I would try to restore it to see if the sleep button comes back to life. If it doesn't, then the button is probably stuck

I saw some google stuff on fixing a sticking button. Try searching for a stuck button.
 

Merryman

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May 18, 2012
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Thx. The nano does work when plugged into charger. I use it in my car. Problem is when it's unplugged and the screen goes to sleep...there is no way to wake it. Just seems odd that I had the same problem with 2 nanos. I'll research stuck button as you suggested.
 

Merryman

macrumors newbie
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May 18, 2012
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Well after further research I found that the sleep/wake button sticking is a common problem. Unable to fix. Thankfully I purchased with Amex who credited my account without question. I'm lucky. I'll wait for the next generation. Thx to everyone that responded!!
 
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