power button stuck/jammed busted kaput

@mikkirourke wrote:

You can probably use it as a reason to buy a newer model. If only this is out of warranty already. 

Or contact Sandisk about a possible free warranty replacement. The OP stated he (or she) bought them less than a year ago, so they should still be under warranty.

No need spending money unnecessarily. You really need to start reading (and comprehending) posts before replying to them.