Any Iphone5 user with power button issues?

[icekachang72]

Is this a factory defect? I'm also having this problem about a month ago. My i5 was bought in September last year and barely 6 months old got this issue.

Are they going to change to a brand new i5 for me? Must bring to the designated service centre only?

Thank you.

 

[catalyxt]

Is this a factory defect? I'm also having this problem about a month ago. My i5 was bought in September last year and barely 6 months old got this issue.

Are they going to change to a brand new i5 for me? Must bring to the designated service centre only?

Thank you.

i believe its a known issue for many i5 users. just went down and replaced my i5..

 

[|XcElLeNcE|]

Anyone went to M1 to replace recently? May i know what OS version you got for the refurbished iPhone 5?

 

[royfrosty]

Is this a factory defect? I'm also having this problem about a month ago. My i5 was bought in September last year and barely 6 months old got this issue.

Are they going to change to a brand new i5 for me? Must bring to the designated service centre only?

Thank you.

Apple has a lot of problems with both power button and home button simce iphone 3gs days. They are not gonna change a new set for u. Is a refurb set. But as good as new set. They will rectify the fault of the phone from the previous owner. Change the battery if need to. And replace a new housing.

 

[maisianmaisian]

i have the same issue last time, right side of the power button not working, immediately go do a 1 to 1 exchange and it is working fine till nw

 

[a562140]

power button issue? had it since 3gs days

 

[ktee]

My 4S also has power button stuck issue. It just stuck and can't move, even with plier. If the phone battery run out of juice, tat's it. Cant even power on.

It is out of warranty. I guess have to diy to repair - via tutorial fr utube. The part costs about $6 fr ebay. Get it b4 dismantling as this is a big project, gotta take out the mainboard & many sm all parts. I hope i can do it.

 

[[[ForeverAlone]]]

Can use software alternative - Go to Settings->Accessibility->turn on the Assistive Touch

Can try solution posted by another member a while back, can't find the thread now. Worked for my 3GS. Get alcohol pad from pharmacy. Power off phone. Press alcohol pad on home button so alcohol can seep into the phone for a while. Wait for alcohol to evaporate before powering on and testing. As in my case may need to do it for a few cycles.

mind to ask is there any way to turn on the phone using assistive touch without pressing the home button and power button?

I do know just press once...you can lock the phone on standby by assistive touch ...under lock function ~

 

[skepticalCAL]

Anyone went to M1 to replace recently? May i know what OS version you got for the refurbished iPhone 5?

Just went to 313 and changed mine just now. iOS 6.0.1. They will change a set for you until you are satisfied with the physical condition. Quite happy with their service today, CSO was very friendly too.

 

[tpybear]

Mine is a singtel check, just to check, I just bring the iphone to Comcentre? Need to bring the charger or anything? Anyone knows the waiting time? Thanks!

 

[gameboyz]

same thing here... press right/center not working must press left side to trigger the button...

already called apple support and got a case no.

only thing is if i bring to m1 to swap i'm afraid the iOS version will be the latest one which means no jb

oh and there are dents/scuffs/scratches along the side and the apple cust service lady said that if i drop my phone (as evident from the cosmetic damage to the sides) the button issue will no longer be covered under warranty

plus i recently bought a glas.tr screen protector for quite ex... if i swap means i must discard the SP waste money sia...

 

[catalyxt]

Mine is a singtel check, just to check, I just bring the iphone to Comcentre? Need to bring the charger or anything? Anyone knows the waiting time? Thanks!

just the phone itself will do..it depends on the time you go down. mine was about 2pm on a weekday and i waited for about 10mins before my turn came.

 

[sentsggirls]

for those who have replaced thier i5, do you bring your old box to them with lightning cable n earpiece? from what I know , every box have the serial number alike to i5 phone.

when they give u new phone ,does it come with box?

 

[*adiBOY]

for those who have replaced thier i5, do you bring your old box to them with lightning cable n earpiece? from what I know , every box have the serial number alike to i5 phone.

when they give u new phone ,does it come with box?

You don't have to bring everything with you. Just the iPhone will do. And nope. They don't give you a new box, just the iPhone by itself.

 

[gameboyz]

deciding whether i should get my power button fixed.

i'm afraid that my glas.tr protector won't re-adhere nicely then waste of $50+

and i'm scared the iOS version is the latest one 6.1.3 which means no jb

and if my phone is jb now means i have to factory reset before swapping right?

 

[jyyj87]

deciding whether i should get my power button fixed.

i'm afraid that my glas.tr protector won't re-adhere nicely then waste of $50+

and i'm scared the iOS version is the latest one 6.1.3 which means no jb

and if my phone is jb now means i have to factory reset before swapping right?

when i got my iPhone 5 exchange, the CSO also helped me to put the old existing SP onto the new phone.. he pasted quite well..

 

[gameboyz]

when i got my iPhone 5 exchange, the CSO also helped me to put the old existing SP onto the new phone.. he pasted quite well..

wah really? but mine is the glas.tr so a bit difficult cause the silicone adhesive supposed to be 1-time use only...

and the original installation the guy already do multiple times so now the sides like can't adhere properly...

anyway i'll try la thanks!

btw where to go do replacement ah? m1 website put imm, change alley and paragon. but i google ppl say paragon and 313@somerset and plaza singapura also can o.o

 

[jyyj87]

wah really? but mine is the glas.tr so a bit difficult cause the silicone adhesive supposed to be 1-time use only...

and the original installation the guy already do multiple times so now the sides like can't adhere properly...

anyway i'll try la thanks!

btw where to go do replacement ah? m1 website put imm, change alley and paragon. but i google ppl say paragon and 313@somerset and plaza singapura also can o.o

i changed at 313 somerset... paragon also can.. not sure about PS...

 

[gameboyz]

i changed at 313 somerset... paragon also can.. not sure about PS...

do i need to restore before swapping (my phone jailbroken)?

and got such thing as i check the replacement set's iOS version before swapping? because if 6.1.3 i rather wait until the jailbreak release then swap

 

[Snoweagle]

Just to share, late last year I also had a similar issue with my 4S power button and it's also out of warranty as well. So I sold it and bought myself a new 4S in Jan this year. In the end the difference I paid is still cheaper than getting a refurbished unit.