Is this possible with the mute switch?

[Ingenioutor]

So my friend apparently broke his mute switch by applying a little more than normal force in toggling it up and down.

I told his it really wasn't possible unless it was a ridiculous amount of force since the chassis doesn't allow the switch to move or flex beyond its resting point.

Am I too far off point on how the switch is placed structurally?

Thanks!

 

[Applejuiced]

Its definitely possible to break.
If he's under warranty he can bring it to Apple to take care of it.

 

[Ingenioutor]

I'm sure it's possible to break but by just applying above normal force to move it up and down?

 

[Applejuiced]

True, it's weird.
Unless the switch was defective and ended up popping off.

 

[Ingenioutor]

Yeah I figured as much. I wish I cold see how the switch sits inside the body. Haven't been able to find anythjng

 

[44267547]

So my friend apparently broke his mute switch by applying a little more than normal force in toggling it up and down.

I told his it really wasn't possible unless it was a ridiculous amount of force since the chassis doesn't allow the switch to move or flex beyond its resting point.

Am I too far off point on how the switch is placed structurally?

Thanks!

I have never heard of this happening. That's a lot of force to apply to break it. I would be curious how Apple would go with replacing something like that.

 

[TheBrokenBee]

Isn't the mute switch spring loaded?

 

[Ingenioutor]

I'm not really sure. Haven't been able to find any pics on about how it's seated inside the phone.

 

[Thor_1]

Step 25 of the ifixit iPhone 7 takedown. Just google iPhone 7 breakdown.