i have that problem with my ipod. If its an older version there is a chance that the contacts for the button have worn out.
If u like set something up or some shiz there's like this thing where if you hit the button 3 times a menu pops up or some shiz and you can get to the home screen and crap...ye ._.
iPad 2. Just over a year old :p[/QUOTE] hmmmm it should not of been a problem, take into apple, then agian there a pain to deal with