psp power switch problems

[Crumbz]

Okay im having some problems with my psp 1000 and i think i know what it is but id like to have some second opinions on this.

So what the problem is is that whenever i try to turn on my psp it take forever for me to hit the switch right(aka im pushing up on the power switch and nothing is happening) and the switch works when not in the case so would it be best to replace the case or to try adding something underneath or over top of the switch to keep it in place?

[Cookie Monster]

possibly a short. Check ur solder points

[1TONpete]

I had a problem like this, it turned out the cable going to power was no good.

[Crumbz]

shadowdawg101 - I dont believe there are any shorts related to the power switch.

deniali31004 - That could possibly be the problem, but then i have no way of replacing them because dealextreme (my main source of PSP parts) is sold out of those parts at the moment.
Would you know of another place i could buy them from perhaps?

[Luigus]

eBay.. i buy literally all parts i cant find in local shops, over eBay