iPhone makes rattling noise when tapped

[Davewithak]

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When I tap or gently hit the iPhone 4S on the top front right (top left in the back), it makes a rattling noise like something is loose or shaking.

 

[Captainobvvious]

I imagine its the lock button.

 

[MacHunter420]

Mine does this as well, I was waiting for someone to post about it, I have a Genius Bar appt for Tuesday when I know it has slowed down a bit, if I dont hear it on every other one I am getting a replacement that does not do this.

I was thinking it was possibly the new vibration module...can anyone confirm that their does it as well?

 

[Hudzilla]

Vibrate switch. Nothing to worry about.

 

[terraphantm]

Mine seems to be okay. All of my other iPhones had a more noticeable rattle.

 

[sweetbrat]

I don't hear it if I tap on the front, but do hear a tiny bit on the back. Doesn't seem like anything to worry about, though.

Why do you have two different threads open for this? https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1253740/

 

[MacHunter420]

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Vibrate switch. Nothing to worry about.

Mine is not the BACK - LEFT side when looking at back on top, right around the precious camera module and all around it...if I tap it rattles...when my phone vibrates on a desk...it rattles like cheap phones should...not something that costs $650+ off contract...