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Mechinyun

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Jun 24, 2010
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Hey guys - so on my new iphone 5 all my buttons are kinda jiggly - no big deal really - until i get any kind of call and notification and the vibration sets these things off and it sounds terrible with all the buttons rattling.

I understand this is just a manufacturing tolerance thats allowed - I am picky as hell but I wont exchange again over this.

So I am sure many of you suffer from this. Lets brainstorm on how we can minimize the effect?

First random though - what about a touch of liquid latex into the buttons - it runs down slightly - thickens, dries into a very thin rubber "shim"?
 
Hey guys - so on my new iphone 5 all my buttons are kinda jiggly - no big deal really - until i get any kind of call and notification and the vibration sets these things off and it sounds terrible with all the buttons rattling.

I understand this is just a manufacturing tolerance thats allowed - I am picky as hell but I wont exchange again over this.

So I am sure many of you suffer from this. Lets brainstorm on how we can minimize the effect?

First random though - what about a touch of liquid latex into the buttons - it runs down slightly - thickens, dries into a very thin rubber "shim"?

And once the "best" suggestion is chosen, are you gonna volunteer your new iPhone 5 to test it out for everyone else? :D
 
All sleep and volume buttons have some wiggle room. Stop trying to look for issues and enjoy your phone!
 
And once the "best" suggestion is chosen, are you gonna volunteer your new iPhone 5 to test it out for everyone else? :D

Yep

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I know its minor - no need to remind me of this. If it doesn't effect you thats cool.

Anyone have any other ideas?
 
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