iPhone 5 lock button not working

if you're going in to get this fixed be sure you back up your phone on your computer, not just the icloud as i did, as when they gave me a replacement, not only did I have to use a computer to restore it anyway as it was given me with a flat battery and an old operating system but the icloud backup did not restore the apps that had since been removed from the app store (I was gutted). So please don't make the same mistake

My problem is that I recently bought the phone used from a friend, and it's also out of warrenty, having had the screen replaced by an unauthorized technician (myself). That and the only Apple store in my country is in Stockholm, which is a 6 our train ride. What are my options? Order a new lock button ribbon connector?

Apple announced a lock button repair/replacement program today if your serial number is on the list.

https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/

Apple announced a lock button repair/replacement program today if your serial number is on the list.

https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/

You should be entitled to a free replacement under warranty.

I Have the same problem!!! Let me know what u find out!!

Doesn't matter where you purchased it Apple cover all their products as long as it came from UK genuine source

as you must be in UK

I Have the same problem to my lock button i need to hold it hard to work the lock button please help me to find out the problem...

Take it to an Apple store genius bar

Thank you! I booked my appt. just now! Same problem.

Was your phone replaced with a brand new phone? Or refurb?

Sounds good, thanks for your help!

I thought so, and that was my concern. I know that my phone is solid except for the **** lock button. Maybe I will mess around with assistive touch for awhile :/

That is false information. Any component of the phone that is not functioning is replaced with a brand new part. When you call them "crap," that is your opinion.

Same problem here,

booked an app., do i need to bring all stuf that came with the phone, i mean charger, earbuds, etc?