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10-23-2011, 05:08 PM #1
Home button not sensitive
It seems to work... But not well. I have done the home button recalibration. What else can I do?
Does dust or dirt get in there? Can I just shoot air through the bottom? Any help would be very nice indeed..
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10-23-2011, 05:16 PM #2Sug Luv Super Moderator
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How old is the phone. May just be gittin worn out
but I would try all the other things it won't hurt it.
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10-23-2011, 06:55 PM #3
It's a year old.... What other things? Can it be repaired?
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10-23-2011, 06:57 PM #4Sug Luv Super Moderator
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Can try to shoot some air in there. Home button can be fixed I have never done one. Cowboy is the one to talk to. Or you can do a search on YouTube and see how hard it would be
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10-24-2011, 09:36 AM #5iPhoneaholic
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The home button flex is probably worn (metal clips) or damaged... I would replace the home button and its flex cable.
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Could just be dirt before disassembly try a q tip and some rubbing alcohol
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10-24-2011, 09:52 AM #7Livin the iPhone Life
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Before disassembly try that? Try it where?
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Around the home button
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10-24-2011, 10:04 AM #9Livin the iPhone Life
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Sorry if that sounded douchebag-ish. So the alcohol might clean it out between the button and screen glass? Awesome. I'm trying that when I get him.
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It could i like to use the q-tip and then push the home button up and down a few times and drag the dry side of the qtip around the home button to pick up any dirt
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10-24-2011, 10:12 AM #11Livin the iPhone Life
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Makes sense. Thanks.
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Np
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10-24-2011, 10:35 AM #13
So, don't take the back off, or do??
Where is the best place to buy the parts and tools? I'll search and google the process... Thank you all a lot for the info!!!
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Much buy is my fav
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10-30-2011, 06:53 PM #15
Blowing air usually works for me. I prefer using tvc-mall (as I buy things in bulk) Much buy is great for single items
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