[bpapa9013]

Been having the same issues, I can almost always wake mine up by briefly sliding open the kb. I have found that this issue is typically (but only temporarily) resolved by hard-reset and/or installing a new ROM.

One thing that seemed to work very well for a while (but does not seem to work any more) was to slide out the kb and then pull "up" on the power button, get your fingernail under the back edge of the power button and pull up. This instantly solved the issue for me on a number of occasions, but again the result was only temporary.

I'm thinking that it may be that pocket-lint/dust/etc. may be getting under the button and interfering with its functioning... But thats obviously just a theory. It would be nice if anyone could figure out how to remove the power button (without breaking anything) to see what is going on underneath...

I am presently considering trying to get a warranty/insurance replacement phone from Sprint, but I admit I really don't want to go through the hassle of relocking the SPL and finding and installing the stock OS...