Power button not working

Power button not working on iPhone 5

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on Jun 15, 2013 4:57 AM

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Nov 25, 2013 8:53 PM in response to nicklongpre

This is a defect on iPhone 5 power button that wears out in about 13-14 months of usage just after you go out of warranty. Apple is aware of this issue but chooses not to accept this as a defect. I asked the Genius bar guy and they told me this is a common case recently and costs $269 to replace your phone. There is no repair option. I am very mad and believe Apple needs to take action or will lose their customers. All iPhone 5 owners that I know started having this problem in the month of 13 -14.


I believe if the numbers go high, Apple may start a recall program. Please encourage anyone with this problem to post here. $700 phone should not wear out this soon. Apparently the part is defective on almost all iPhone 5 devices.


Other threads about this:


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5564147


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5401951

Dec 16, 2013 12:42 AM in response to WiseUser

Hi,


I just have the same issue. It started like 3 weeks ago. First i noticed that the button's response has lag. Then a week after only the right part of the button is responsive and now, I have to hit like 20% lenght from the right of the total length of the button. It is really annoying and frustrating. I am pretty sure this is a software issue. Apple PLEASE HELP.

Jan 31, 2014 1:46 PM in response to Drummstyx

I had the same problems for months & couldn't get the chance to take my iphone 5 in because i was busy & it's such a hassle.

So when i called CS today, they told me since i'm 100+ days outside of warrenty, i would need to fork out $260 for a replacement. Is Apple out it's blink mind? That's more than what the phone costs. And why the **** do i have to pay for a flawed design even outside the contract? That just a B.S Policy & Apple being CHEAP! To **** with Apple Products & I am taking my money elsewhere. No wonder their STOCK is tumbling!

Jan 31, 2014 1:54 PM in response to Safari Punch

The $260 price tag is for a completely refurbished out of warranty replacement with a 90 day warranty on it. Plus the cost of the phone, depending on capacity, is a lot more than $260, the new price would start at $649.


The contract has nothing to do with the replacement, it is based on warranty. The iPhone warranty is 1-year, and can be increased to 2 based on the purchase of Apple Care.


I'm not aware of any manufacturer that provides free replacements outside of the warranty period.

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