My front buttons dont work

[thegreenest]

Hello, what should I do? My front buttons sometimes dont work. I tried to flash official HTC rom, but it still doesnt work. But when I pres some of the left side button, temporarely the front buttons work. Have anybody some suggestions?:confused::confused::confused:

[Skeletal]

I have the same problem - front buttons "drop out". The only way to "re-initialise" them is to use the scroll wheel on the left hand side of the device.

It's definitely not Rom dependent. I've tried multiple roms (the official, Schaps (current), Faria, Shamanix, etc.) and it happens on all of them, so it's obviously a hardware issue. Not sure if there's a script that can be written to check and see if the keys are active, and if not, activate them.

[ultramag69]

Said to be BIG problem and possible onset of the dreaded WHITESCREEN SYNDROME....:eek::eek:

Do a search on the forum and you might find out more...

Cheers...:)

[Fragone]

I have exactly the same problem. The weird thing is that all LEDs work as expected, even the touchscreen works, but none of the buttons do, nor the ones on top neighter the ones on the bottom ... that's uncool :-(

[duke_stix]

i had the exact same problem, and in fact, its back again now because i didnt fix it properly

its to do with a loose d-pad connector. unfortunately, it involves opening up your handset, right down to the screen and reseating the d-pad connector and putting a small piece of foam or other plastic to keep it in place


good luck

[Skeletal]

Yeah, I get the whitescreen happening as well - but I thought that was a separate issue. If they are the same thing then I'll do the fix because I have the link to the whitescreen fix. Will post it when I get home :)

[ultramag69]

Here's link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2238093

Cheers...:D:D

[xternal]

I just did this mod, but went all out. I had the exact same things happening to me as the original poster. I had replaced the cable between the screen and main body of the phone from a broken jasjam, and that didnt fix it. I had opened it many times to try and reset connectors without much luck.
After reading the thread linked by the above poster, i opened it up and put a piece of foam where the O.P said, but i also place a piece just below it, and on the cable connection to the screen. That was really loose and when i moved it, it seemed to cause the white screen errors also.
Further, i placed a bit on the long connector back in the main phone.
Working 100% now, no problems with front keys. Heres hoping i dont get the problem back in 2 days!! :) ill let you know. I just need this baby to hang on till the Touch Pro makes it to Australia.

[Skeletal]

I might give it a go - the white screen is becoming more of an issue for me now. The buttons have long been a problem and I need to fix it.

I'm also hanging for when the Touch Pro arrives in Aus :D